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Hawte Family History

Hawte 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: Haste, Hawse, Harte, Hawe, Hawke, Hata, Hale, Hare, Halse, Hawk

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Where is the Hawte family from?

You can see how Hawte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hawte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Hawte families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawte's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hawte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawte 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 42 census records available for the last name Hawte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawte 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hawte. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hawte. For the veterans among your Hawte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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