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Hewiet Family History

Hewiet 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: Hewitt, Heier, Heien, Heit, Hewlett, Helget, Helie, Howie, Heist

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Where is the Hewiet family from?

You can see how Hewiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewiet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hewiet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hewiet families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewiet's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Hewiet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewiet 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 73 census records available for the last name Hewiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewiet 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 immigration records available for the last name Hewiet. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hewiet. For the veterans among your Hewiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewiet lifespan?

Average Hewiet life expectancy in 1998 was 25 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewiet 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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