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Hawkeswell Family History

Hawkeswell 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: Bakewell, Haswell, Howdeshell, Harwell, Hawksley, Hartwell, Haskell

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Where is the Hawkeswell family from?

You can see how Hawkeswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkeswell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hawkeswell families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hawkeswell's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Hawkeswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkeswell 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 189 census records available for the last name Hawkeswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkeswell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hawkeswell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hawkeswell. For the veterans among your Hawkeswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawkeswell

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