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Hewison Family History

Hewison Surname Meaning

see Hewitson.

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


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Where is the Hewison family from?

You can see how Hewison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 185 Hewison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hewison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hewison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewison 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 Hewison 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 Hewison. 32% of Hewison men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Hewison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewison were Fish Salesman and Domestic Servant.

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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
    32%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%
  • General Labourer (retired)
    8%
  • Fish Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Hewison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hewison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewison 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hewison. 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 839 military records available for the last name Hewison. For the veterans among your Hewison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hewison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hewison in 1969 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewison 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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