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Heaslet Family History

Heaslet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heasley, Hemsley, Hensley, Hasler, Healey, Headley, Heatley, Hessler

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Where is the Heaslet family from?

You can see how Heaslet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaslet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaslet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heaslet families living in Suffolk. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heaslet's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Heaslet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heaslet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heaslet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heaslet. 100% of Heaslet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heaslet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Heaslet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaslet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Heaslet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Heaslet. For the veterans among your Heaslet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaslet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heaslet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heaslet in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaslet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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