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Haslam Family History

Haslam Name Meaning

English: either a topographic name for someone who lived ‘by the hazels’ or a habitational name from Haslam (Lancashire) in both cases from Old English hæsel or Old Norse hesli ‘hazel tree’ in the dative plural form (-um). This surname has been established in Ireland since the 17th century.

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


Similar surnames: Hallam, Hasler, Hannam, Hallum, Dallam, Ballam, Halla, Basham, Haslem

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Where is the Haslam family from?

You can see how Haslam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haslam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haslam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 53 Haslam families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Haslam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haslam families in 1911.
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What did your Haslam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Carpenter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Haslam. 48% of Haslam men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Haslam women worked as a Carpenter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haslam were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 70,000 census records available for the last name Haslam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haslam 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Haslam. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Haslam. For the veterans among your Haslam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haslam lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Haslam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Haslam in 1948 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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