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Hawkersmith Family History

Hawkersmith 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: Hammersmith, Hockersmith, Hockensmith, Coppersmith, Coopersmith

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Where is the Hawkersmith family from?

You can see how Hawkersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkersmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawkersmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hawkersmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hawkersmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hawkersmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkersmith 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 Hawkersmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hawkersmith. 100% of Hawkersmith men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hawkersmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Hawkersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkersmith 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hawkersmith. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hawkersmith. For the veterans among your Hawkersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkersmith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkersmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hawkersmith in 1963 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawkersmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkersmith 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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