Origins of the Hewlitt surname
About the Hewlitts
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Interesting facts about Hewlitt
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Hewlitts most likely to marry?
What are the most common Hewlitt first names?
William
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Hewlitts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Hewlitts in 1921
Laundress
3
Boot Closer
2
Cook
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant
2
Commmon male occupations for Hewlitts in 1921
Plumber
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
Blacksmith
3
Salesman
3
Apprentice Baker
2
