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Hebblethwait Family History

Hebblethwait 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: Hebblethwaite, Postlethwait, Thistlethwaite, Postlethwaite

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Where is the Hebblethwait family from?

You can see how Hebblethwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebblethwait family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hebblethwait families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Hebblethwait families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hebblethwait's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hebblethwait families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hebblethwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebblethwait 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hebblethwait. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hebblethwait. For the veterans among your Hebblethwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebblethwait lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hebblethwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hebblethwait in 1964 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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