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Hewis Family History

Hewis Name Meaning

see Hawes .

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


Similar surnames: Lewis, Heis, Rewis, Hewins, Hewes, Reis, Melis, Meis, Hees, Lewin

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Where is the Hewis family from?

You can see how Hewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Hewis families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hewis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hewis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hewis. 50% of Hewis men worked as a Butcher. .

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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 1921

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewis 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Hewis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Hewis. For the veterans among your Hewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Hewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hewis in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 1996.

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