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Hasselt Family History

Hasselt 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, Hassett, Hassell, Fassel, Hessel, Haspel, Rassel, Kassel

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Where is the Hasselt family from?

You can see how Hasselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasselt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hasselt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hasselt families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hasselt's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Hasselt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hasselt 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 241 census records available for the last name Hasselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hasselt 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Hasselt. 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 99 military records available for the last name Hasselt. For the veterans among your Hasselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasselt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Hasselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hasselt in 1966 was 91, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hasselt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hasselt 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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