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Hewetson Family History

Hewetson Surname Meaning

see Hewitson.

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


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You can see how Hewetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewetson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewetson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Hewetson families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hewetson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hewetson families in 1911.
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What did your Hewetson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hewetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewetson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hewetson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hewetson. For the veterans among your Hewetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewetson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hewetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hewetson in 1966 was 96, and 72 in 2002.

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