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Herweck Family History

Herweck 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, Herbeck, Hertweck, Herrick, Herek, Berwick, Harwick, Harbeck

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Where is the Herweck family from?

You can see how Herweck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herweck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herweck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Herweck family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herweck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herweck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herweck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herweck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herweck. 60% of Herweck men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Spot Walder
    40%

What Herweck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Herweck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herweck 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Herweck. 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 252 military records available for the last name Herweck. For the veterans among your Herweck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herweck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herweck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herweck in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herweck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herweck 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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