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Hawkshurst Family History

Hawkshurst 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: Hawxhurst, Ashurst, Hayhurst, Akehurst, Parkhurst, Barkhurst

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Where is the Hawkshurst family from?

You can see how Hawkshurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkshurst family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawkshurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hawkshurst families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hawkshurst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hawkshurst families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Hawkshurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkshurst 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hawkshurst. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hawkshurst. For the veterans among your Hawkshurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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