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Herwck Family History

Herwck 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: Herwick, Herrick, Heck, Herek, Berwick, Henrick, Harwick, Merck

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Where is the Herwck family from?

You can see how Herwck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwck family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Herwck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herwck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwck 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 26 census records available for the last name Herwck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herwck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herwck. For the veterans among your Herwck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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