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Hulway Family History

Hulway 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: Holway, Galway, Hulvey, Hulan, Selway, Hulley, Lulay, Hulsey, Dulay

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Where is the Hulway family from?

You can see how Hulway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hulway families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hulway family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hulway's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hulway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulway ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hulway ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hulway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulway 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hulway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hulway. For the veterans among your Hulway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulway lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Hulway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hulway in 1976 was 74, and 72 in 1992.

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