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Herwehe Family History

Herwehe 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, Herbert, Herrera, Herre, Herren, Harwell, Herzer

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Where is the Herwehe family from?

You can see how Herwehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwehe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Herwehe families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwehe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Herwehe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwehe 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 183 census records available for the last name Herwehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwehe 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 Herwehe. 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 66 military records available for the last name Herwehe. For the veterans among your Herwehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwehe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Herwehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herwehe in 1961 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwehe 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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