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Hasner Family History

Hasner 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: Kasner, Hasler, Hafner, Hamner, Hahner, Basner, Hosner, Rasner, Haser

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Where is the Hasner family from?

You can see how Hasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hasner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hasner families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hasner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hasner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hasner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hasner. 22% of Hasner men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hasner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hasner were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Stenographer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hasner 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Hasner. 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 322 military records available for the last name Hasner. For the veterans among your Hasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hasner in 1964 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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