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Hewette Family History

Hewette 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: Hewett, Hewitt, Jewett, Chelette, Hewlett, Meyette, Chenette, Revette

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Where is the Hewette family from?

You can see how Hewette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hewette families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hewette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hewette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewette 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 Hewette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hewette. 30% of Hewette men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farming
    18%

What Hewette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Hewette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewette 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hewette. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hewette. For the veterans among your Hewette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hewette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hewette in 1966 was 82, and 31 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewette 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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