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Hwitt Family History

Hwitt 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: Hewitt, Witt, Hitt, Howitt, Huitt, Hutt, Hatt, Twist, Kitt, Witty

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Where is the Hwitt family from?

You can see how Hwitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hwitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hwitt families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hwitt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hwitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Hwitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hwitt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hwitt. For the veterans among your Hwitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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