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Hazell Family History

Hazell Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Hamell, Hazel, Chapell, Hammell, Hairell, Wadell, Capell, Hansell

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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 1911 there were 43 Hazell families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hazell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hazell families in 1911.
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.

What did your Hazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hazell. 39% of Hazell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Baker
    12%
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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 Canada, 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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