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
Scholar 323
Agricultural Labourer 57
House Servant 20
Labourer 18
Dress Maker 16
Shoe Maker 15
Servant 13
Laundress 12
Carter 11
General Servant 10
Blacksmith 10
House Maid 8
House Keeper 7
Dock Labourer 7
Bricklayer 7
Bonnet Sewer 6
Cotton Weaver 6
Groom 6
Cook 6
Son 6
Carpenter 5
Cordwainer 5
Farmer Daughter 5
Brick Layer 5
Silk Weaver 5

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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