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Hwkins Family History

Hwkins 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: Hawkins, Hopkins, Hoskins, Adkins, Alkins, Hipkins, Lukins, Makins

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Where is the Hwkins family from?

You can see how Hwkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hwkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hwkins family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hwkins's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Hwkins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Hwkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwkins 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hwkins. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hwkins. For the veterans among your Hwkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hwkins lifespan?

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