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Hewlette Family History

Hewlette Name 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: Hewlett, Houlette, Chelette, Mellette, Howlett, Rowlette, Hulette

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Where is the Hewlette family from?

You can see how Hewlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewlette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewlette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hewlette families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewlette's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hewlette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewlette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hewlette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hewlette. 100% of Hewlette men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Hewlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewlette 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hewlette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Hewlette. For the veterans among your Hewlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewlette lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hewlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hewlette in 1969 was 44, and 88 in 2003.

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