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Hewittson Family History

Hewittson 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: Hewitson, Hewitt, Lewison, Hitson, Hewson, Jewison, Howison, Hilton

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Where is the Hewittson family from?

You can see how Hewittson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewittson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hewittson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hewittson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hewittson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hewittson families in 1891.
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What did your Hewittson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewittson. 100% of Hewittson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Hewittson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewittson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hewittson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hewittson. For the veterans among your Hewittson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewittson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewittson

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