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Hassett Family History

Hassett Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAiseadha ‘descendant of Aisidh’ a personal name meaning ‘discord strife’ (an- ‘non’- + síodh ‘peace’).

English: habitational name from Hessett (Suffolk) from Old English hecg ‘hedge’ + (ge)set ‘fold place for animals’.

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


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Where is the Hassett family from?

You can see how Hassett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hassett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Hassett families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hassett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hassett families in 1911.
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What did your Hassett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hassett. 54% of Hassett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hassett women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Plumber
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hassett. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hassett. For the veterans among your Hassett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassett lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hassett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hassett in 1946 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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