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Hewlett Family History

Hewlett Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Somerset): variant of Howlett . This surname is also established in Ireland (mainly Tipperary).

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


Similar surnames: Hewitt, Hamlett, Jewett, Pellett, Herbert, Pallett, Tollett, Hallett

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Where is the Hewlett family from?

You can see how Hewlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hewlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 383 Hewlett families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hewlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hewlett families in 1891.
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What did your Hewlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hewlett. 14% of Hewlett men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Hewlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hewlett were Retired and Private Means. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

There are 89,000 census records available for the last name Hewlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewlett 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Hewlett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Hewlett. For the veterans among your Hewlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewlett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hewlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hewlett in 1949 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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