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Heaslett Family History

Heaslett Surname Meaning

see Hazlett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heaslett family from?

You can see how Heaslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaslett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaslett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Heaslett families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Heaslett's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Heaslett families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heaslett 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 Heaslett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heaslett. 100% of Heaslett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heaslett women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Heaslett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Heaslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaslett 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Heaslett. 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 154 military records available for the last name Heaslett. For the veterans among your Heaslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaslett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Heaslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heaslett in 1955 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaslett 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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