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Haws Family History

Haws Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Haas. English (East Anglia): variant of Hawes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Haws family from?

You can see how Haws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haws family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haws families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Haws families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Haws's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haws families in 1891.
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What did your Haws ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haws. 67% of Haws men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Haws women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haws were Barman Hotel and Director T Hans Rtd De.

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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

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Barman Hotel
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Director T Hans Rtd De
    4%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Haws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haws 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haws. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Haws. For the veterans among your Haws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haws lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Haws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Haws in 1944 was 21, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haws 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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