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Hewgill Family History

Hewgill Surname Meaning

see Hugill.

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


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Where is the Hewgill family from?

You can see how Hewgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewgill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewgill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Hewgill families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hewgill's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hewgill families in 1891.
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What did your Hewgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewgill. 100% of Hewgill 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%

What Hewgill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hewgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewgill 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Hewgill. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hewgill. For the veterans among your Hewgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewgill lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Hewgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hewgill in 1981 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewgill 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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