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Hawsey Family History

Hawsey Name 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: Hawley, Halsey, Hawse, Hawkey, Harsey, Hassey, Dawsey, Harvey, Halley

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Where is the Hawsey family from?

You can see how Hawsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hawsey families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hawsey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hawsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hawsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hawsey. 47% of Hawsey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hawsey women worked as a Trained Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawsey were Farming and Office Asst. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    50%
  • Office Asst
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hawsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawsey 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Hawsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Hawsey. For the veterans among your Hawsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hawsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hawsey in 1963 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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