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Hawksett Family History

Hawksett 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: Hackett, Hassett, Haskett, Baskett, Hawker, Hazlett, Hawksley

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Where is the Hawksett family from?

You can see how Hawksett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawksett family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Hawksett families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Hawksett families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawksett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hawksett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawksett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hawksett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hawksett. 100% of Hawksett 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 114 census records available for the last name Hawksett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawksett 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hawksett. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hawksett. For the veterans among your Hawksett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawksett lifespan?

Average Hawksett life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawksett 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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