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Hassey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hussey .

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


Similar surnames: Harsey, Hasse, Hasley, Hasson, Hastey, Tassey, Haffey, Hussey, Havey

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Where is the Hassey family from?

You can see how Hassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hassey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Hassey families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hassey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hassey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hassey. 43% of Hassey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Duller
    29%
  • Merchant
    29%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hassey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hassey. For the veterans among your Hassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hassey in 1957 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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