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Hawkshead Family History

Hawkshead 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: Halstead, Bankhead, Hawksley, Lawhead, Hawker, Anstead, Beckstead

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Where is the Hawkshead family from?

You can see how Hawkshead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkshead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawkshead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hawkshead family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawkshead's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hawkshead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkshead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Hawkshead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkshead 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hawkshead. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hawkshead. For the veterans among your Hawkshead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkshead lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkshead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hawkshead in 1974 was 92, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkshead 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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