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Hewghs Family History

Hewghs 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: Heiges, Hewins, Heggs, Hewes, Height, Hughs, Hedges, Lewis, Hugh

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Where is the Hewghs family from?

You can see how Hewghs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewghs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hewghs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hewghs family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewghs's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hewghs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewghs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hewghs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewghs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hewghs. 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 Hewghs. For the veterans among your Hewghs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewghs 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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