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Hawkensen Family History

Hawkensen 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: Haakenson, Hawkinson, Haagensen, Hawkins, Hokenson, Lawrenson, Hawkes

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Where is the Hawkensen family from?

You can see how Hawkensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkensen family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Hawkensen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawkensen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hawkensen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkensen 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 60 census records available for the last name Hawkensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkensen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hawkensen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hawkensen. For the veterans among your Hawkensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkensen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Hawkensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hawkensen in 1959 was 61, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkensen 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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