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Hadsel Family History

Hadsel 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: Hassel, Hansel, Hadel, Hadsell, Halse, Hase, Hamel, Hazel, Hadden

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Where is the Hadsel family from?

You can see how Hadsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadsel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hadsel family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hadsel's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Hadsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadsel 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 Hadsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dredgeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hadsel. 43% of Hadsel men worked as a Dredgeman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dredgeman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Hadsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Hadsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadsel 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Hadsel. 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 130 military records available for the last name Hadsel. For the veterans among your Hadsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadsel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hadsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hadsel in 1962 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hadsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadsel 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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