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Hazleton Name Meaning

English: variant of Hazelton or Hazeltine .

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


Similar surnames: Hazelton, Halton, Hambleton, Calton, Stapleton, Hazlett, Holton

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Where is the Hazleton family from?

You can see how Hazleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hazleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hazleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Hazleton families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hazleton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hazleton families in 1840.
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What did your Hazleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hazleton. 18% of Hazleton men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Hazleton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hazleton were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hazleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hazleton 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Hazleton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hazleton. For the veterans among your Hazleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hazleton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hazleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hazleton in 1962 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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