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Hewner Family History

Hewner 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: Henner, Hegner, Hefner, Herner, Hevner, Hepner, Hebner, Heiner

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Where is the Hewner family from?

You can see how Hewner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hewner families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewner's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hewner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewner 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 Hewner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hewner. 100% of Hewner men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hewner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hewner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hewner. 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 Hewner. For the veterans among your Hewner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hewner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hewner in 1967 was 76, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewner 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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