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Hewyett Family History

Hewyett 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: Hewlett, Hewett, Hewitt, Jewett, Huyett, Howlett, Heskett, Hyett

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Where is the Hewyett family from?

You can see how Hewyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewyett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hewyett families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewyett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hewyett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hewyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewyett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hewyett. 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 Hewyett. For the veterans among your Hewyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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