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Hewett Family History

Hewett Name Meaning

English: variant of Hewitt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hewatt, Howett, Huett, Howitt, Jewett, Howatt, Hiett, Howeth, Hulett

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Where is the Hewett family from?

You can see how Hewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 124 Hewett families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hewett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hewett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hewett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hewett. 58% of Hewett men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hewett women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewett were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    24%
  • Income
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 125,000 census records available for the last name Hewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewett 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Hewett. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Hewett. For the veterans among your Hewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hewett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hewett in 1949 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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