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Hawshaw Family History

Hawshaw 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: Hanshaw, Harshaw, Henshaw, Bagshaw, Hoshaw, Ramshaw, Capshaw

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Where is the Hawshaw family from?

You can see how Hawshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hawshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hawshaw families living in North Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hawshaw's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hawshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hawshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hawshaw. 37% of Hawshaw men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hawshaw women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Porter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Hawshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawshaw 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hawshaw. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hawshaw. For the veterans among your Hawshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawshaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hawshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hawshaw in 1965 was 56, and 69 in 2003.

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