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Hewlit Family History

Hewlit 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: Newlin, Helin, Hewitt, Heit, Hewlett, Hoblit, Helie, Heslin, Heilig

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Where is the Hewlit family from?

You can see how Hewlit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewlit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewlit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hewlit families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hewlit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hewlit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewlit 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 290 census records available for the last name Hewlit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewlit 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hewlit. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hewlit. For the veterans among your Hewlit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewlit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewlit 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewlit

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