Origins of the Hewit surname
About the Hewits
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Interesting facts about Hewit
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hewit surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
Who were Hewits most likely to marry?
Hewitt Or Hewet Or Hewit Or Hewett Or Huetts
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Our tell us which families married Hewits.
What are the most common Hewit first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hewits
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hewits in 1921
House Servant
34
Dressmaker
24
Servant
19
Domestic Servant
16
Laundress
15
Common male occupations for Hewits in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
43
Coal Miner
39
Weaver
21
Carter
19
Blacksmith
15
