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Hazel Family History

Hazel Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): topographic name for someone who lived near a hazelnut tree or grove from Old English hæsel or Old Norse hesli ‘hazel tree’.

Alternatively, it could be a habitational name from a place called with this word.

For example, Hessle is a location in East Yorkshire and Yorkshire that reflects this naming origin.

The term highlights the importance of natural features in the naming of individuals and places.

It illustrates the deep connection between language, geography, and cultural identity in English history.

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


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Where is the Hazel family from?

You can see how Hazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hazel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hazel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 156 Hazel families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hazel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hazel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hazel 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 Hazel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hazel. 19% of Hazel men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Hazel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hazel were Solicitor and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Cowman
    6%
  • Solicitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Hazel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Hazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hazel 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hazel. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Hazel. For the veterans among your Hazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hazel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hazel in 1944 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hazel 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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