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Hawlett Family History

Hawlett 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: Hazlett, Hewlett, Hamlett, Hallett, Haslett, Howlett, Haylett

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Where is the Hawlett family from?

You can see how Hawlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawlett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hawlett family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hawlett's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Hawlett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hawlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hawlett. 36% of Hawlett men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Hawlett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawlett were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Social Worker
    19%
  • Beauty Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hawlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawlett 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Hawlett. 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 140 military records available for the last name Hawlett. For the veterans among your Hawlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawlett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hawlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hawlett in 1971 was 73, and 17 in 1999.

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