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Hawa Family History

Hawa Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly the Levant): from a variant of the female personal name of Hebrew origin Ḥawwā ‘Eve’.

Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Hawa family from?

You can see how Hawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hawa families living in New Jersey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hawa's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Hawa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawa 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 Hawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hawa. 50% of Hawa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hawa women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawa were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Hawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawa 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Hawa. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hawa. For the veterans among your Hawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hawa in 1963 was 50, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawa 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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