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Herwen Family History

Herwen 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: Herren, Heron, Heiden, Harben, Harden, Haren, Hermes, Herder, Herre

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Where is the Herwen family from?

You can see how Herwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Herwen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Herwen families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Herwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwen 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 29 census records available for the last name Herwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Herwen. 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 Herwen. For the veterans among your Herwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwen 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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