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Hawkswell Family History

Hawkswell Surname Meaning

see Hauxwell.

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


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Where is the Hawkswell family from?

You can see how Hawkswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawkswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Hawkswell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hawkswell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hawkswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawkswell 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 Hawkswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hawkswell. 60% of Hawkswell men worked as a Farmer and 85% of Hawkswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawkswell were Postman and Paid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Postman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Paid Household Duties
    5%

What Hawkswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hawkswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkswell 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hawkswell. 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 121 military records available for the last name Hawkswell. For the veterans among your Hawkswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkswell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hawkswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hawkswell in 1969 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkswell 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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