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Hewey Family History

Hewey Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Huey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hewey family from?

You can see how Hewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Hewey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hewey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hewey families in 1891.
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What did your Hewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewey. 100% of Hewey men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Hewey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hewey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewey 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Hewey. 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 873 military records available for the last name Hewey. For the veterans among your Hewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hewey in 1962 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewey 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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