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Hewko Family History

Hewko 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: Herko, Heck, Hawk, Heino, Perko, Hew, Benko, Demko, Berko, Lesko

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Where is the Hewko family from?

You can see how Hewko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hewko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hewko family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hewko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewko 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 Hewko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hewko. 100% of Hewko men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hewko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewko 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Hewko. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hewko. For the veterans among your Hewko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hewko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hewko in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewko 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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