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Hassey Family History

Hassey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hussey.

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


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Where is the Hassey family from?

You can see how Hassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hassey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Hassey families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hassey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hassey families in 1891.
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What did your Hassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hassey. 43% of Hassey men worked as a French Polisher and 73% of Hassey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hassey were Carpenter joiner and Old Age Pensioner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Carpenter joiner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%

What Hassey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hassey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hassey. For the veterans among your Hassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hassey in 1957 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hassey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassey 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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