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Hassitt Family History

Hassitt 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, Hassing, Gassett, Bassett, Hassig, Massett, Cassatt, Haskett

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Where is the Hassitt family from?

You can see how Hassitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hassitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hassitt families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hassitt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hassitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassitt 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 184 census records available for the last name Hassitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassitt 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hassitt. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hassitt. For the veterans among your Hassitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassitt lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Hassitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hassitt in 1983 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassitt 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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