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Haukness Family History

Haukness 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: Harkness, Harness, Harkless, Hartness, Furness, Haynes, Hackney

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Where is the Haukness family from?

You can see how Haukness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haukness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Haukness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Haukness family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Haukness's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Haukness families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Haukness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haukness 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Haukness. 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 military records available for the last name Haukness. For the veterans among your Haukness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haukness lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Haukness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Haukness in 1965 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haukness 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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