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Hawkenson Family History

Hawkenson 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, Hokenson, Lawrenson, Haagenson, Hakanson

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Where is the Hawkenson family from?

You can see how Hawkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawkenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Hawkenson families living in Minnesota. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hawkenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hawkenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkenson 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 Hawkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hawkenson. 50% of Hawkenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

What Hawkenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Hawkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkenson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hawkenson. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hawkenson. For the veterans among your Hawkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hawkenson in 1963 was 71, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawkenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkenson 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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