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Haspel Family History

Haspel Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic); Dutch (Van den Haspel): from Middle High German Middle Dutch haspel German Haspel ‘reel winch’ hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who wound thread into a skein from a bobbin or who operated a winch or who manufactured the implements.

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


Similar surnames: Happel, Happe, Hamel, Hase, Hampel, Apel, Kappel, Handel, Hasper

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Where is the Haspel family from?

You can see how Haspel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haspel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haspel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haspel families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haspel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Haspel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haspel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haspel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haspel. 24% of Haspel men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Haspel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haspel were Operator and Finisher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manufacturer
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haspel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haspel 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Haspel. 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 649 military records available for the last name Haspel. For the veterans among your Haspel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haspel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Haspel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Haspel in 1955 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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