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Hewgley Family History

Hewgley Surname Meaning

American possibly of German origin: see Hugley.

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


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Where is the Hewgley family from?

You can see how Hewgley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewgley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewgley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hewgley families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hewgley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hewgley families in 1891.
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What did your Hewgley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hewgley. 40% of Hewgley men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hewgley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewgley were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Laundress
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Hewgley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hewgley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewgley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hewgley. 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 256 military records available for the last name Hewgley. For the veterans among your Hewgley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewgley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hewgley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hewgley in 1957 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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