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Hewtson Family History

Hewtson 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: Hewson, Hewitson, Henton, Heaton, Newton, Lewison, Helton, Hitson

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Where is the Hewtson family from?

You can see how Hewtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewtson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hewtson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hewtson families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hewtson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hewtson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewtson 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 Hewtson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewtson. 100% of Hewtson 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 181 census records available for the last name Hewtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewtson 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Hewtson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hewtson. For the veterans among your Hewtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewtson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewtson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewtson

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