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Hazley Family History

Hazley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Heasley. Irish: variant of Hazlett.

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


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Where is the Hazley family from?

You can see how Hazley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hazley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hazley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hazley families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hazley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hazley families in 1911.
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What did your Hazley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hazley. 38% of Hazley men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Hazley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hazley were Wpa and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Porter
    14%
  • Wpa
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hazley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hazley 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Hazley. 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 318 military records available for the last name Hazley. For the veterans among your Hazley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hazley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hazley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hazley in 1952 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hazley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hazley 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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