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Hewinson Family History

Hewinson Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Eunson with prosthetic H- assuming this surname became concentrated in Gloucs due to migration.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hewinson family from?

You can see how Hewinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hewinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hewinson families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hewinson's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Hewinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hewinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewinson. 50% of Hewinson men worked as a Window Cleaner and 91% of Hewinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewinson were Engineer Agricultural and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    50%
  • Engineer Agricultural
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Hewinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Hewinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewinson 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hewinson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hewinson. For the veterans among your Hewinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewinson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Hewinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hewinson in 1968 was 89, and 43 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewinson 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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