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Hewish Family History

Hewish Surname Meaning

see Huish.

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


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Where is the Hewish family from?

You can see how Hewish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hewish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Hewish families living in Somerset. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hewish's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hewish families in 1891.
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What did your Hewish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewish. 43% of Hewish men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 81% of Hewish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewish were Builders Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hewish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewish 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Hewish. 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 325 military records available for the last name Hewish. For the veterans among your Hewish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hewish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hewish in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewish 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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