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Hawensten Family History

Hawensten Surname 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: Hauenstein, Lowenstein, Hasten, Westen, Hoversten, Haisten

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Where is the Hawensten family from?

You can see how Hawensten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawensten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hawensten families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawensten's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hawensten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawensten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hawensten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawensten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hawensten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Hawensten. For the veterans among your Hawensten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawensten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawensten

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