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Hawkin Family History

Hawkin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hawken.

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


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Where is the Hawkin family from?

You can see how Hawkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 58 Hawkin families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hawkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hawkin families in 1911.
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What did your Hawkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hawkin. 74% of Hawkin men 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
    74%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%

What Hawkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Hawkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawkin 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 Hawkin. 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 797 military records available for the last name Hawkin. For the veterans among your Hawkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawkin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hawkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hawkin in 1951 was 28, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hawkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawkin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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