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Hewens Family History

Hewens Surname Meaning

variant of Ewens with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hewens family from?

You can see how Hewens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hewens families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hewens's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hewens families in 1891.
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What did your Hewens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewens. 100% of Hewens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hewens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewens 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Hewens. 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 105 military records available for the last name Hewens. For the veterans among your Hewens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Hewens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hewens in 1967 was 85, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewens 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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