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Hawkeswood Family History

Hawkeswood Surname Meaning

from Hawkswood (Shrops). The etymology of the place-name cannot be certain without a greater number of medieval forms.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hawkeswood family from?

You can see how Hawkeswood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkeswood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hawkeswood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Hawkeswood families living in Worcestershire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Hawkeswood's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hawkeswood families in 1891.
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What did your Hawkeswood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ironmonger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hawkeswood. 60% of Hawkeswood men worked as an Ironmonger and 91% of Hawkeswood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawkeswood were Traveller and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ironmonger
    60%
  • Traveller
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%

What Hawkeswood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hawkeswood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkeswood 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Hawkeswood. 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 203 military records available for the last name Hawkeswood. For the veterans among your Hawkeswood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkeswood lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hawkeswood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hawkeswood in 1972 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

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