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Hewin Family History

Hewin Surname Meaning

variant of Ewen with prosthetic initial H-.

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


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Where is the Hewin family from?

You can see how Hewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Hewin families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Hewin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hewin families in 1891.
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What did your Hewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewin. 100% of Hewin 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Hewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewin 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Hewin. 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 257 military records available for the last name Hewin. For the veterans among your Hewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hewin in 1960 was 51, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewin 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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