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Hewlis Family History

Hewlis 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: Lewis, Melis, Newlin, Helin, Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Bellis, Helie

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Where is the Hewlis family from?

You can see how Hewlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewlis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hewlis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hewlis families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewlis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hewlis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hewlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewlis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hewlis. 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 military records available for the last name Hewlis. For the veterans among your Hewlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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