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Hewke Family History

Hewke 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: Heike, Hecke, Henke, Heeke, Helke, Hawke, Heck, Hawk, Berke, Helle

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Where is the Hewke family from?

You can see how Hewke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hewke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hewke families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hewke's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hewke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewke 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 Hewke ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hewke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Hewke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewke 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hewke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hewke. For the veterans among your Hewke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewke lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Hewke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hewke in 1988 was 63, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewke 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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