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Hewertson Family History

Hewertson Surname Meaning

patronymic (‘son of Huard’) from the Middle English personal name Huard; see Howard.

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


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Where is the Hewertson family from?

You can see how Hewertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewertson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Hewertson families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hewertson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hewertson families in 1891.
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What did your Hewertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewertson. 87% of Hewertson 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
    87%
  • None
    14%

What Hewertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Hewertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewertson 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hewertson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hewertson. For the veterans among your Hewertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewertson lifespan?

Average Hewertson life expectancy in 2003 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewertson 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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