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Hewpstead Family History

Hewpstead 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: Hempstead, Newstead, Halstead, Beckstead, Hegstad, Hillstead

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Where is the Hewpstead family from?

You can see how Hewpstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewpstead family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Hewpstead families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewpstead's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Hewpstead families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewpstead 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 6 census records available for the last name Hewpstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewpstead 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hewpstead. 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 Hewpstead. For the veterans among your Hewpstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewpstead lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hewpstead

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