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Hewthorn Family History

Hewthorn 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: Hawthorn, Henthorn, Hawthorne, Hathorn, Hanthorn, Henthorne, Cawthorn

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Where is the Hewthorn family from?

You can see how Hewthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewthorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hewthorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Hewthorn families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewthorn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hewthorn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hewthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewthorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hewthorn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hewthorn. For the veterans among your Hewthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewthorn lifespan?

Average Hewthorn life expectancy in 1977 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewthorn 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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