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Hawkwood Family History

Hawkwood Surname Meaning

From some minor place named as ‘the hawk wood’ (Old English hafoc + wudu), it appears that the origins of the name are rooted in the combination of two Old English words.

Examples of locations derived from this term include Hawkwoods in Sible Hedingham and Hawkwood's Farm in Gosfield.

Both of these places are situated in Essex, showcasing the geographical connection to the term 'hawk wood.'

The significance of the name reflects a historical context, likely indicating the presence of hawks in wooded areas.

Such names not only highlight the local fauna but also the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

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


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You can see how Hawkwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hawkwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Hawkwood families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hawkwood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hawkwood families in 1891.
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What did your Hawkwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hawkwood. 100% of Hawkwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Hawkwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkwood 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hawkwood. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hawkwood. For the veterans among your Hawkwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkwood lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hawkwood in 1998 was 95, and 53 in 2004.

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