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Haslett Family History

Haslett Surname Meaning

English and northern Irish: variant of Hazlett.

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


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Where is the Haslett family from?

You can see how Haslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haslett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haslett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Haslett families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Haslett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haslett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haslett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haslett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Haslett. 50% of Haslett men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Haslett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haslett were Implement Agent and Nurse.

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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
    50%
  • Income
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Implement Agent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Haslett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Haslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haslett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Haslett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Haslett. For the veterans among your Haslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haslett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Haslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haslett in 1953 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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