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Hewstson Family History

Hewstson 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: Hewitson, Hewson, Heston, Heaston, Hesson, Heuston, Easton, Beaston

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Where is the Hewstson family from?

You can see how Hewstson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewstson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Hewstson families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Hewstson families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewstson's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Hewstson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hewstson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewstson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hewstson. 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 Hewstson. For the veterans among your Hewstson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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