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Hawd Family History

Hawd 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: Hard, Hand, Hawk, Haw, Hald, Howd, Haws, Hawe, Hawn, Haid

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Where is the Hawd family from?

You can see how Hawd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hawd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hawd families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hawd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Hawd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawd 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hawd. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hawd. For the veterans among your Hawd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawd lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Hawd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hawd in 1981 was 82, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawd 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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