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Hazelhorst Family History

Hazelhorst 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: Haselhorst, Batenhorst, Selhorst, Hazelton, Vanderhorst, Hazelwood

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Where is the Hazelhorst family from?

You can see how Hazelhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hazelhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hazelhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hazelhorst families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hazelhorst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hazelhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hazelhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hazelhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hazelhorst. 100% of Hazelhorst men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hazelhorst women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Hazelhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hazelhorst 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hazelhorst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hazelhorst. For the veterans among your Hazelhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hazelhorst lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hazelhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hazelhorst in 1974 was 76, and 64 in 2002.

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