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Hawkrigg Family History

Hawkrigg Surname Meaning

see Hawkridge.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hawkrigg family from?

You can see how Hawkrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkrigg family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hawkrigg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Hawkrigg families living in Westmorland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hawkrigg's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Hawkrigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkrigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hawkrigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hawkrigg. 78% of Hawkrigg 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
    78%
  • Household Duties
    23%

What Hawkrigg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Hawkrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkrigg 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hawkrigg. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hawkrigg. For the veterans among your Hawkrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkrigg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Hawkrigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hawkrigg in 1970 was 79, and 48 in 1998.

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