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Herwegh Family History

Herwegh 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: Hereth, Herceg, Herwig, Herzog, Helseth, Hermes, Hellweg, Herder

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Where is the Herwegh family from?

You can see how Herwegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwegh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Herwegh families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Herwegh family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwegh's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Herwegh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwegh 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 Herwegh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herwegh. 100% of Herwegh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Herwegh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Herwegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwegh 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Herwegh. 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 18 military records available for the last name Herwegh. For the veterans among your Herwegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwegh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Herwegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Herwegh in 1971 was 70, and 99 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herwegh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwegh 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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