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Hazell Family History

Hazell Surname Meaning

English (southern also East Anglia): variant of Hazel.

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


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Where is the Hazell family from?

You can see how Hazell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hazell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hazell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 669 Hazell families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hazell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hazell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hazell 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 Hazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hazell. 8% of Hazell men worked as a Gardener and 72% of Hazell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hazell were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Hazell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66,000 census records available for the last name Hazell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hazell 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hazell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hazell. For the veterans among your Hazell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hazell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hazell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hazell in 1948 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hazell 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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