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Hawsman Family History

Hawsman 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: Hassman, Hausman, Hansman, Hardman, Hausmann, Harman, Hayman, Hackman

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Where is the Hawsman family from?

You can see how Hawsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hawsman families living in Maryland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hawsman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Hawsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawsman 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 71 census records available for the last name Hawsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawsman 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 Hawsman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hawsman. For the veterans among your Hawsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawsman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Hawsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hawsman in 1973 was 51, and 71 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawsman 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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