Origins of the Hawkeswood surname

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    In 1921, most Hawkeswoods lived in west-midlands

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    100 Hawkeswood Travel & migration records
    1,200 Hawkeswoods found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hawkeswood

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    Common jobs for Hawkeswoods

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Hawkeswoods in 1921

    Axminster Weaver

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    Home

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    Charwoman

    3

    Nail Maker

    3

    No Occupation

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    Commmon male occupations for Hawkeswoods in 1921

    Painter

    10

    Fruiterer

    8

    Butcher

    6

    Carpet Weaver

    6

    Farmer

    4

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