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Hawrey Family History

Hawrey 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: Hawley, Hawkey, Howrey, Harvey, Hare, Halley, Carey, Hanley, Haren

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Where is the Hawrey family from?

You can see how Hawrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawrey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hawrey family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawrey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hawrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawrey 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 Hawrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hawrey. 100% of Hawrey women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hawrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Hawrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawrey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hawrey. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hawrey. For the veterans among your Hawrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Hawrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hawrey in 1965 was 50, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawrey 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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