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Haward Family History

Haward Surname Meaning

see Howard (2). variant spelling of Hayward.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Haward family from?

You can see how Haward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Haward families living in Norfolk. This was about 18% of all the recorded Haward's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Haward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haward 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 Haward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haward. 13% of Haward men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Haward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haward were Railway Clerk (retired) and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Railway Clerk
    13%
  • Textile Designer
    13%
  • Railway Clerk (retired)
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Haward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haward 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Haward. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Haward. For the veterans among your Haward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haward lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Haward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Haward in 1965 was 73, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haward 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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