Hewitt is an English and Scottish name. It is patronymic by origin, and refers to someone who is the descendant of somebody named 'Hugh' or 'Hew', of which 'Hewitt' is a diminutive. Although names with similar origins exist, this version is particularly prevalent in Northern England.
Hewitt, Hewat, Hewatt, Hewit, Huett
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Common female occupations for Hewitts in 1921
Dressmaker
579
Laundress
335
Domestic Servant
326
General Servant Domestic
312
Living On Own Means
245
Common male occupations for Hewitts in 1921
Coal Miner
692
Agricultural Labourer
533
General Labourer
505
Farmer
445
Master
373
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