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Hwass Family History

Hwass 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: Wass, Hass, Haass, Grass, Bass, Hase, Glass, Hwang, Huss, Haas

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Where is the Hwass family from?

You can see how Hwass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hwass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hwass families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hwass's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hwass families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hwass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwass 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hwass. 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 military records available for the last name Hwass. For the veterans among your Hwass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hwass lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Hwass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hwass in 1977 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hwass 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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