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Haslet Family History

Haslet 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: Hasler, Haslett, Hallet, Hasley, Haslem, Hamlet, Hale, Halley, Hase

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Where is the Haslet family from?

You can see how Haslet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haslet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haslet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Haslet families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Haslet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haslet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haslet 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 Haslet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haslet. 34% of Haslet men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Haslet women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haslet were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Haslet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haslet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haslet 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Haslet. 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 399 military records available for the last name Haslet. For the veterans among your Haslet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haslet lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Haslet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Haslet in 1951 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haslet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haslet 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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