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Hasnett Family History

Hasnett 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: Hassett, Basnett, Haskett, Harnett, Haslett, Sasnett, Hackett

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Where is the Hasnett family from?

You can see how Hasnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hasnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hasnett families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hasnett's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hasnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hasnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Hasnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hasnett 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hasnett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hasnett. For the veterans among your Hasnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasnett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Hasnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hasnett in 1975 was 67, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hasnett 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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