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Hewitty Family History

Hewitty 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: Hewitt, Witty, Howitt, Pewitt, Lewitt, Jewitt, Hewatt, Hewett, Newitt

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Where is the Hewitty family from?

You can see how Hewitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewitty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hewitty families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewitty's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hewitty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewitty 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 5 census records available for the last name Hewitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewitty 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hewitty. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hewitty. For the veterans among your Hewitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewitty lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Hewitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hewitty in 1986 was 39, and 18 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewitty 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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