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Hayslett Family History

Hayslett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hazlett.

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


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Where is the Hayslett family from?

You can see how Hayslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayslett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayslett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hayslett families living in Virginia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hayslett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hayslett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayslett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hayslett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hayslett. 29% of Hayslett men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hayslett women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayslett were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Coner
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Hayslett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hayslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayslett 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hayslett. 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 693 military records available for the last name Hayslett. For the veterans among your Hayslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayslett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hayslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hayslett in 1959 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayslett 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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