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Hasselman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Hasselmann a derivative of Hassel.

Dutch: either a variant of the habitational name Hasselt (see Hassel) or a topographic name from hasselt ‘hazelwood place where hazels grow’.

In this context, hasselt signifies a location abundant in hazels, which are small, nut-bearing trees.

The suffix man typically implies a person associated with that place, indicating a 'man of the hazelwood.'

This etymology demonstrates how geographical features influenced naming conventions in both German and Dutch languages.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hasselman family from?

You can see how Hasselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasselman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hasselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hasselman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hasselman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hasselman families in 1891.
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What did your Hasselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hasselman. 40% of Hasselman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hasselman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hasselman were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 738 immigration records available for the last name Hasselman. 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 418 military records available for the last name Hasselman. For the veterans among your Hasselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasselman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hasselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hasselman in 1957 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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