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Hezlett Family History

Hezlett Name Meaning

see Hazlett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hazlett, Hewlett, Pellett, Kellett, Hamlett, Hallett, Hulett, Hollett

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Where is the Hezlett family from?

You can see how Hezlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hezlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hezlett families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hezlett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hezlett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hezlett families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Hezlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hezlett 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Hezlett. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hezlett. For the veterans among your Hezlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hezlett lifespan?

Average Hezlett life expectancy in 1968 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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