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Herwatt Family History

Herwatt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hewatt, Hergott, Hewitt, Sherratt, Horwath, Seratt, Howatt, Herritt

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Where is the Herwatt family from?

You can see how Herwatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herwatt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwatt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herwatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Herwatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwatt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Herwatt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Herwatt. For the veterans among your Herwatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwatt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Herwatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Herwatt in 1976 was 58, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwatt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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