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Hawisher Family History

Hawisher 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: Hasher, Swisher, Hamsher, Haisler, Wisher, Fisher, Kaiser, Risher

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Where is the Hawisher family from?

You can see how Hawisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hawisher families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawisher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hawisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hawisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hawisher. 100% of Hawisher men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Hawisher women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Hawisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hawisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawisher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hawisher. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hawisher. For the veterans among your Hawisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawisher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hawisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hawisher in 1964 was 59, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawisher 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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