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Pawkins Family History

Pawkins 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: Hawkins, Parkins, Dawkins, Parkin, Adkins, Perkins, Rankins, Alkins

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Where is the Pawkins family from?

You can see how Pawkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pawkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pawkins families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pawkins's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pawkins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pawkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawkins 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pawkins. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pawkins. For the veterans among your Pawkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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