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Herweh Family History

Herweh 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: Hermes, Herder, Herre, Herren, Herzer, Herek, Hereth, Hersch, Herceg

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Where is the Herweh family from?

You can see how Herweh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herweh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herweh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Herweh families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herweh's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Herweh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herweh 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 Herweh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herweh. 50% of Herweh men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Herweh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Herweh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herweh 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Herweh. 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 40 military records available for the last name Herweh. For the veterans among your Herweh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herweh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Herweh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herweh in 1947 was 66, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herweh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herweh 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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