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Hawthorn Family History

Hawthorn Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Hawthorne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hawthorn family from?

You can see how Hawthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawthorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawthorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 228 Hawthorn families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hawthorn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hawthorn families in 1891.
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What did your Hawthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hawthorn. 12% of Hawthorn men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Hawthorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawthorn were Gardener and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Hawthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawthorn 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hawthorn. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hawthorn. For the veterans among your Hawthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawthorn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hawthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hawthorn in 1943 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawthorn 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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