Hackwell Family History

Hackwell Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name of uncertain origin; possibly from Hockwill in Newton Saint Petrock or Hawkwell in Sutcombe.

It may also derive from any of several other farms or hamlets in southern England called Hawkwell.

For example, there is a Hawkwell located in Dulverton, Somerset.

The name reflects the geographical and historical significance of these locations.

Understanding such names provides insights into the cultural and linguistic development of the region.

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

Similar surnames: Harwell, Mackrell, Rockwell, Hartwell, Haskell, Blackwell, Haswell, Hackel, Sockwell, Markwell

5K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
330	Military Records
318	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

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Where is the Hackwell family from?

You can see how Hackwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hackwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Hackwell families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hackwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hackwell families in 1911.

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

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hackwell. 83% of Hackwell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hackwell women worked as a Housewife.

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Farmer

83%

Cultivateur

18%

Housewife

100%

What Hackwell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Hackwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 318 immigration records available for the last name Hackwell. 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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Military Records

There are 330 military records available for the last name Hackwell. For the veterans among your Hackwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hackwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hackwell in 1962 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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Hackwell Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name of uncertain origin; possibly from Hockwill in Newton Saint Petrock or Hawkwell in Sutcombe.

It may also derive from any of several other farms or hamlets in southern England called Hawkwell.

For example, there is a Hawkwell located in Dulverton, Somerset.

The name reflects the geographical and historical significance of these locations.

Understanding such names provides insights into the cultural and linguistic development of the region.

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

Where is the Hackwell family from?

What did your Hackwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hackwell. 83% of Hackwell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hackwell women worked as a Housewife.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

83%

Cultivateur

18%

Housewife

100%

What Hackwell family records will you find?

What is the average Hackwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hackwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hackwell in 1962 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

Hackwell Family History

Hackwell Surname Meaning

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Hackwell Surname Meaning

17,000 record(s) for Hackwell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Hackwell family from?

What did your Hackwell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Hackwell family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hackwell family history

What is the average Hackwell lifespan?

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