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Hewbanks Family History

Hewbanks 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: Newbanks, Eubanks, Hubanks, Ebanks, Ewbank, Banks, Hebrank, Newlands

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Where is the Hewbanks family from?

You can see how Hewbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewbanks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hewbanks families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hewbanks's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hewbanks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewbanks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hewbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewbanks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hewbanks. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hewbanks. For the veterans among your Hewbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewbanks lifespan?

Average Hewbanks life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewbanks 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.

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