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Hawford Family History

Hawford 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: Harford, Hanford, Halford, Hayford, Hafford, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Hawford family from?

You can see how Hawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hawford family living in London. This was about 11% of all the recorded Hawford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hawford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawford 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 249 census records available for the last name Hawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawford 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hawford. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hawford. For the veterans among your Hawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawford 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.

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