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Hasselback Family History

Hasselback Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hasselbach, Hasselman, Hassebrock, Hassel, Hassell, Asselta

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Where is the Hasselback family from?

You can see how Hasselback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasselback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hasselback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hasselback family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hasselback's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hasselback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hasselback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hasselback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hasselback. 32% of Hasselback men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hasselback women worked as a Packer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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What Hasselback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hasselback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hasselback 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Hasselback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Hasselback. For the veterans among your Hasselback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasselback lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hasselback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hasselback in 1965 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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