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Hawlett Family History

Hawlett 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: Hazlett, Hewlett, Hamlett, Hallett, Haslett, Howlett, Haylett

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Where is the Hawlett family from?

You can see how Hawlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawlett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Hawlett families living in Worcestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hawlett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hawlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawlett 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 Hawlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hawlett. 100% of Hawlett men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Hawlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hawlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hawlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawlett 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Hawlett. 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 140 military records available for the last name Hawlett. For the veterans among your Hawlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawlett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hawlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hawlett in 1971 was 73, and 17 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawlett 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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