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Hawey Family History

Hawey 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: Hawley, Haney, Hagey, Havey, Hawes, Haley, Howey, Hafey, Hawe, Hawkey

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Where is the Hawey family from?

You can see how Hawey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Hawey families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hawey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hawey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawey 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 Hawey 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 Hawey. 34% of Hawey men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Hawey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawey were Window Cleaner and Incapacitated.

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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
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Window Cleaner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Hawey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hawey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawey 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 Hawey. 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 607 military records available for the last name Hawey. For the veterans among your Hawey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Hawey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hawey in 1973 was 82, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawey 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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