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Hawlish Family History

Hawlish 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: Kalish, Malish, Lawlis, Hanish, Harnish, English, Halse, Harris

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Where is the Hawlish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawlish 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 Hawlish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hawlish. 100% of Hawlish women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Hawlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawlish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hawlish. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hawlish. For the veterans among your Hawlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawlish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hawlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hawlish in 1969 was 90, and 90 in 2004.

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