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Origins of the Hawkin surname

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We have a total number of 8551 records for people with the last name Hawkin.

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Where do most Hawkins live?

In 1921, most Hawkins lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Hawkins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,730 records for the Hawkin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Hawkins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hawkins.

What are the most common Hawkin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hawkin family members

Common jobs for Hawkins

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

Common Female occupations for Hawkins in 1921
Dressmaker

35

Domestic Servant

23

Laundress

22

House Servant

21

General Servant

20

Common Male occupations for Hawkins in 1921
Coal Miner

76

Agricultural Labourer

46

Carpenter

33

Farmer

30

Farm Labourer

29

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