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Hewak Family History

Hewak 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: Heck, Hawk, Deak, Peak, Kwak, Head, Hodak, Hew, Dewan, Herek

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Where is the Hewak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewak 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 Hewak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hewak. 100% of Hewak men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Hewak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewak 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hewak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hewak. For the veterans among your Hewak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewak lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Hewak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hewak in 1990 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewak 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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