Origins of the Hawkesworth surname
About the Hawkesworths
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Interesting facts about Hawkesworth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hawkesworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.
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What are the most common Hawkesworth first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hawkesworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hawkesworths in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Cotton Winder
7
Charwoman
6
House Servant
6
Living On Own Means
6
Common male occupations for Hawkesworths in 1921
Currier
14
Carpenter
12
General Labourer
9
Coal Miner
8
Farmer
8
