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Hawfitch Family History

Hawfitch 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: Fitch, Hatch, Harnisch, Habich, Haworth, Bowditch, Haisch, Hanisch

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Where is the Hawfitch family from?

You can see how Hawfitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawfitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hawfitch family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hawfitch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hawfitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hawfitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hawfitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hawfitch. 100% of Hawfitch men worked as an Upholsterer. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hawfitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawfitch 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hawfitch. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hawfitch. For the veterans among your Hawfitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawfitch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Hawfitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hawfitch in 1971 was 85, and 79 in 1995.

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