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Hewlen Family History

Hewlen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hellen, Heller, Heiden, Henley, Hawley, Howley, Howden, Ellen, Helle

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Where is the Hewlen family from?

You can see how Hewlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewlen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hewlen family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewlen's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Hewlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hewlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewlen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hewlen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hewlen. For the veterans among your Hewlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewlen lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Hewlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hewlen in 1995 was 68, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewlen 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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