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Hasshaw Family History

Hasshaw 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: Hanshaw, Harshaw, Henshaw, Hassan, Bagshaw, Hoshaw, Hassman, Ramshaw

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Where is the Hasshaw family from?

You can see how Hasshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasshaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hasshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hasshaw families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hasshaw's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Hasshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hasshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hasshaw ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hasshaw ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hasshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hasshaw 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hasshaw. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hasshaw. For the veterans among your Hasshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasshaw lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Hasshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hasshaw in 1988 was 95, and 73 in 2003.

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