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Hewes Family History

Hewes Surname Meaning

English (Essex):: variant of Hughes. variant of Hawes.

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


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Where is the Hewes family from?

You can see how Hewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Hewes families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hewes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hewes families in 1911.
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What did your Hewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hewes. 100% of Hewes men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Hewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hewes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hewes. For the veterans among your Hewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hewes in 1949 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewes 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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