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Hewart Family History

Hewart Surname Meaning

see Howard (1) and for early bearers see Heward. see Ewart. There may also have been confusion with Hewitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hewart family from?

You can see how Hewart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hewart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Hewart families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hewart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hewart families in 1891.
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What did your Hewart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver (heavy Goods) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewart. 50% of Hewart men worked as a Motor Driver (heavy Goods) and 86% of Hewart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewart were Railway Goods Porter and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver (heavy Goods)
    50%
  • Railway Goods Porter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hewart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hewart. 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 255 military records available for the last name Hewart. For the veterans among your Hewart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewart lifespan?

Average Hewart life expectancy in 1996 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewart 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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