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Hawe Family History

Hawe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Haw. Irish (Kilkenny): variant of Haugh.

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


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Where is the Hawe family from?

You can see how Hawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 106 Hawe families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hawe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hawe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawe 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 Hawe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hawe. 46% of Hawe men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hawe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawe were Bricklayer and Housemaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Builders Labourer
    37%
  • Bricklayer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Housemaid
    4%

What Hawe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hawe. 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 Hawe. For the veterans among your Hawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hawe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hawe in 1961 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawe 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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