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Hwie Family History

Hwie 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: Howie, Huie, He, Hain, Hale, Hare, Hyde, Hase, Wien, Hone

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Where is the Hwie family from?

You can see how Hwie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hwie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Hwie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hwie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hwie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hwie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwie 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 Hwie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hwie. For the veterans among your Hwie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hwie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hwie 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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