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Hawkens Family History

Hawkens 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: Hawkins, Hawkes, Hawken, Hawker, Hankes, Hawes, Havens, Harkins

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Where is the Hawkens family from?

You can see how Hawkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hawkens families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hawkens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hawkens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkens 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 Hawkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hawkens. 89% of Hawkens 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
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hawkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkens 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Hawkens. 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 261 military records available for the last name Hawkens. For the veterans among your Hawkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hawkens in 1964 was 93, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkens 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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