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Hawig Family History

Hawig 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: Haig, Habig, Harig, Hanig, Hain, Hawk, Haag, Hang, Hakim, Hagg

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Where is the Hawig family from?

You can see how Hawig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Hawig families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawig's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hawig families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawig 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 240 census records available for the last name Hawig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hawig. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hawig. For the veterans among your Hawig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Hawig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hawig in 1974 was 49, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawig 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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