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Hewston Family History

Hewston Surname Meaning

see Houston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hewston family from?

You can see how Hewston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Hewston families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hewston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hewston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewston 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 Hewston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer (general) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewston. 50% of Hewston men worked as a Labourer (general) and 100% of Hewston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer (general)
    50%
  • Labourer Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hewston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewston 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Hewston. 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 390 military records available for the last name Hewston. For the veterans among your Hewston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewston lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hewston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hewston in 1959 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewston 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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