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Hawry Family History

Hawry 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: Harry, Haury, Lawry, Howry, Hary, Henry, Hay, Hare, Hard, Hawk

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Where is the Hawry family from?

You can see how Hawry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hawry families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hawry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hawry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawry 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 Hawry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hawry. 34% of Hawry men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hawry women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Hawry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Hawry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawry 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hawry. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hawry. For the veterans among your Hawry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawry lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hawry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hawry in 1974 was 84, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawry 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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