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Herwers Family History

Herwers 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: Herbers, Hermes, Herder, Herbert, Herrera, Herzer, Herberg, Hergert

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwers 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 Herwers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herwers. 100% of Herwers men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Herwers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwers 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Herwers. 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 2 military records available for the last name Herwers. For the veterans among your Herwers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Herwers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herwers in 1970 was 68, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwers 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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