Hewson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hewson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hewson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 63
Female Servant 48
Independent 36
Male Servant 30
Farmer 24
Shoe Maker 15
Labourer 15
Ag Lab 12
Weaver 9
Tailor 9
Blacksmith 6
Lab 6
Ag Labourer 6
Clerk 5
Gardener 5
Spinner 4
Hair Dresser 4
Brick Layer 4
Carpenter 4
Dress Maker 4
School Mistress 4
Surgeon 3
Boot Maker 3
Painter 3
Saddler 3

Hewson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hewson 100% 16,637
2 Howson 83% 14,344
3 Hewison 86% 4,868
4 Hawson 83% 4,177
5 Hawsen 67% 529
6 Heweson 86% 152
7 Howsen 67% 134
8 Howison 71% 127

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The surname Hewson is the most popular version of all its varients

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