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Hway Family History

Hway 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: Hay, Way, Tway, Han, May, Ham, Hua, Kay, Day, Gray

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Where is the Hway family from?

You can see how Hway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hway family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hway's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hway 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 104 census records available for the last name Hway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hway 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hway. 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 Hway. For the veterans among your Hway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Hway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hway in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hway 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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