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Hewkin Family History

Hewkin Surname Meaning

English: from the personal name Hew (see Hugh) + the diminutive suffix -kin.

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


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Where is the Hewkin family from?

You can see how Hewkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Hewkin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hewkin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hewkin families in 1891.
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What did your Hewkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewkin. 42% of Hewkin men worked as a Plasterer and 87% of Hewkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewkin were Master Plasterer and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Plasterer
    42%
  • Joiner (carpenter)
    25%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Master Plasterer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Retired Woollen Weaver
    5%
  • Licensed Victualars Cashier
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hewkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewkin 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Hewkin. 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 119 military records available for the last name Hewkin. For the veterans among your Hewkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hewkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hewkin in 1964 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewkin 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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