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Hawick Family History

Hawick Surname Meaning

from Hawick (Roxburghs) or less likely Hawick in Kirkharle (Northumb) both recorded as Hawic in medieval documents.

The place-names derive from Old English haga ‘enclosure’ + wīc ‘dwelling specialized farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Hawick family from?

You can see how Hawick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Hawick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hawick families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hawick's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hawick families in 1891.
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What did your Hawick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hawick. 100% of Hawick women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hawick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawick 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Hawick. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hawick. For the veterans among your Hawick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawick lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Hawick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hawick in 1985 was 98, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawick 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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