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Hazelet Family History

Hazelet 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: Hazelett, Hazel, Hazlett, Hagele, Hazley, Hazell, Hallet, Hafele

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Where is the Hazelet family from?

You can see how Hazelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hazelet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hazelet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hazelet families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Hazelet's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hazelet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hazelet 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 Hazelet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hazelet. 28% of Hazelet men worked as a Farming and 60% of Hazelet women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hazelet were Clerk Employen and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Clerk Employen
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Hazelet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hazelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hazelet 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hazelet. 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 235 military records available for the last name Hazelet. For the veterans among your Hazelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hazelet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hazelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hazelet in 1966 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hazelet 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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