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Awkward Family History

Awkward 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: Aylward, Alward, Akard, Markward, Packard, Akbar, Ward, Seward

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Where is the Awkward family from?

You can see how Awkward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awkward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Awkward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Awkward families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Awkward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Awkward families in 1891.
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What did your Awkward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Awkward. 72% of Awkward men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Awkward women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Awkward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Awkward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awkward 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 immigration records available for the last name Awkward. 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 56 military records available for the last name Awkward. For the veterans among your Awkward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awkward lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Awkward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Awkward in 1956 was 19, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awkward 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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