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Haws Family History

Haws Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Haas . English (East Anglia): variant of Hawes .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hawse, Hays, Hayn, Hawe, Hahs, Hams, Hawks, Hawn, Havis, Haist

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Where is the Haws family from?

You can see how Haws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haws family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haws families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Haws families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Haws's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haws families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haws surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haws ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Haws. 58% of Haws men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haws women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Haws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haws 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haws. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Haws. For the veterans among your Haws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haws lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Haws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Haws in 1944 was 21, and 74 in 2004.

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