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Hawkinson Family History

Hawkinson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): patronymic from the personal name Hawkin + son (see Hawken).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hawkinson family from?

You can see how Hawkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawkinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 55 Hawkinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hawkinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hawkinson families in 1891.
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What did your Hawkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hawkinson. 100% of Hawkinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hawkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hawkinson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hawkinson. For the veterans among your Hawkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkinson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hawkinson in 1952 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkinson 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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