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Hawerton Family History

Hawerton 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: Howerton, Hazelton, Harton, Caperton, Agerton, Eagerton, Haselton

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Where is the Hawerton family from?

You can see how Hawerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawerton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Hawerton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawerton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hawerton families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawerton 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 Hawerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Hald were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hawerton. 25% of Hawerton men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hawerton women worked as a House Hald. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawerton were Coal Loader and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Coal Loader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Hald
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Hawerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Hawerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawerton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hawerton. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hawerton. For the veterans among your Hawerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawerton lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Hawerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hawerton in 1981 was 56, and 29 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawerton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawerton 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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