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Hewlins Family History

Hewlins Surname Meaning

see Howlings.

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


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Where is the Hewlins family from?

You can see how Hewlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewlins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hewlins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hewlins families living in Surrey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hewlins's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hewlins families in 1891.
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What did your Hewlins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewlins. 100% of Hewlins 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 380 census records available for the last name Hewlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewlins 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hewlins. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hewlins. For the veterans among your Hewlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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