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Hewey Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Huey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hevey, Hefley, Heney, Haney, Hisey, Hemby, Havey, Holey, Ekey, Hersey

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Where is the Hewey family from?

You can see how Hewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hewey families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hewey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hewey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hewey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewey 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Hewey. 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 873 military records available for the last name Hewey. For the veterans among your Hewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hewey in 1962 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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