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Hewman Family History

Hewman 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: Hetman, Herman, Newman, Helman, Henman, Hegman, Heyman, Heiman

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Where is the Hewman family from?

You can see how Hewman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Hewman families living in Manitoba. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hewman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hewman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hewman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hewman. 25% of Hewman men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Hewman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewman were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Hewman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hewman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewman 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Hewman. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hewman. For the veterans among your Hewman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Hewman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hewman in 1970 was 66, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewman 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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