Origins of the Hewens surname
About the Hewenses
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Interesting facts about Hewens
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hewens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1868.
Who were Hewenses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hewenses.
What are the most common Hewens first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hewenses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hewenses in 1921
Laundress
10
Ironmonger
4
General Servant Domestic
3
Servant
3
Annuitant
2
Common male occupations for Hewenses in 1921
Blacksmith
11
Agricultural Labourer
7
Farrier
6
Ironmonger
6
Farmer
5
