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Hawkley Family History

Hawkley Surname Meaning

From Hawkley Farm in Pensax (Worcs) or less probably from Hawkley (Hants) or Hawkley in Pemberton (Lancs). The place-names probably all derive from Old English hafoc ‘hawk’ + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Though the Lancs place-name may have clif ‘cliff bank steep slope’ as the final element.

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


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Where is the Hawkley family from?

You can see how Hawkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawkley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hawkley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hawkley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hawkley families in 1891.
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What did your Hawkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewery Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hawkley. 50% of Hawkley men worked as a Brewery Labourer and 90% of Hawkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawkley were Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Brewery Labourer
    50%
  • Bus Conductor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hawkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkley 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hawkley. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hawkley. For the veterans among your Hawkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hawkley in 1975 was 53, and 38 in 2004.

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