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Hawfield Family History

Hawfield 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: Hatfield, Hadfield, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Mayfield, Banfield

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Where is the Hawfield family from?

You can see how Hawfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hawfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hawfield families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hawfield's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Hawfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hawfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hawfield. 50% of Hawfield men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Hawfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawfield 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hawfield. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hawfield. For the veterans among your Hawfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawfield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hawfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hawfield in 1966 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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