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Hastley Family History

Hastley 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: Hartley, Astley, Hatley, Hasley, Hastey, Haseley, Halley, Hanley

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Where is the Hastley family from?

You can see how Hastley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hastley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hastley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hastley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hastley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hastley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hastley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hastley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Quarry Worker Above G and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hastley. 100% of Hastley men worked as a Quarry Worker Above G and 80% of Hastley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Quarry Worker Above G
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Hastley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Hastley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hastley 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hastley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hastley. For the veterans among your Hastley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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