This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hewelcke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hewelcke Family History

Hewelcke 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: Welke, Hecke, Gerecke, Heeke, Hewell, Heinicke, Hefele, Helke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hewelcke family from?

You can see how Hewelcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewelcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewelcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hewelcke families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewelcke's in USA. California had the highest population of Hewelcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewelcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hewelcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hewelcke. 100% of Hewelcke women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Hewelcke | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hewelcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Hewelcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewelcke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hewelcke

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Hewelcke. 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.

View all Hewelcke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Hewelcke. For the veterans among your Hewelcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hewelcke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hewelcke family history

Discover More

What is the average Hewelcke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Hewelcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hewelcke in 1978 was 85, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewelcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewelcke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hewelcke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial