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Hewa Family History

Hewa Surname 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: Hew, Hata, He, Hua, Helm, Heck, Hawk, Chew, Ha, Reza

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Where is the Hewa family from?

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

There are 105 census records available for the last name Hewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewa 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hewa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Hewa. For the veterans among your Hewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hewa in 1964 was 41, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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