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Hewis Family History

Hewis Surname Meaning

see Hawes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hewis family from?

You can see how Hewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Hewis families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hewis's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hewis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewis 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 Hewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewis. 100% of Hewis men worked as a Farm Labourer and 80% of Hewis women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Hewis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewis 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Hewis. 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 152 military records available for the last name Hewis. For the veterans among your Hewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Hewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hewis in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewis 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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