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Hewett Family History

Hewett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hewitt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hewett family from?

You can see how Hewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 835 Hewett families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hewett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hewett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hewett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewett. 8% of Hewett men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Hewett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewett were Retired and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Hewett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125,000 census records available for the last name Hewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewett 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Hewett. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Hewett. For the veterans among your Hewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hewett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hewett in 1949 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewett 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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