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Hewiston Family History

Hewiston 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: Peniston, Lewison, Keniston, Hewson, Heston, Humiston, Hewitson

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Where is the Hewiston family from?

You can see how Hewiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewiston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hewiston family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewiston's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Hewiston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewiston 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 159 census records available for the last name Hewiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewiston 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hewiston. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hewiston. For the veterans among your Hewiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewiston lifespan?

Average Hewiston life expectancy in 1975 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewiston 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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