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Hewatt Family History

Hewatt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hewitt.

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


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Where is the Hewatt family from?

You can see how Hewatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hewatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Hewatt families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hewatt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hewatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewatt 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 Hewatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hewatt. 42% of Hewatt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hewatt women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewatt were Manager and At Home.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    60%
  • At Home
    40%

What Hewatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hewatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewatt 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Hewatt. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hewatt. For the veterans among your Hewatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewatt lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hewatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hewatt in 1941 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewatt 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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