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Hewess Family History

Hewess 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: Hewes, Hees, Mewes, Hess, Heiss, Heese, Hawes, Howes, Heuss, Tewes

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Where is the Hewess family from?

You can see how Hewess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewess family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hewess family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewess's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hewess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hewess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewess 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hewess. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hewess. For the veterans among your Hewess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewess lifespan?

Average Hewess life expectancy in 1973 was 25 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewess 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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