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Hewgill Family History

Hewgill Name Meaning

see Hugill .

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


Similar surnames: Cowgill, Hugill, Newbill, Hewell, Newill, Megill, Gill, Hill, Will

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Where is the Hewgill family from?

You can see how Hewgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewgill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewgill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 33 Hewgill families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewgill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hewgill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewgill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hewgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hewgill. 65% of Hewgill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hewgill women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    65%
  • Student
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hewgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewgill 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Hewgill. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hewgill. For the veterans among your Hewgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewgill lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Hewgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hewgill in 1981 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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