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Where is the Hews family from?

You can see how Hews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hews family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hews families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Hews families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hews's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hews families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hews 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Hews. 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 Hews. For the veterans among your Hews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hews lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hews in 1959 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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Hews Family History