This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herwerth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herwerth Family History

Herwerth 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: Herbert, Herfurth, Hepworth, Hereth, Hergert, Herkert, Helseth

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herwerth family from?

You can see how Herwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwerth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herwerth families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwerth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herwerth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwerth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Herwerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herwerth. 100% of Herwerth women worked as a Secretary.

View Census Data for Herwerth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Herwerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Herwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwerth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Herwerth

Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Herwerth. 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.

View all Herwerth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Herwerth. For the veterans among your Herwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herwerth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herwerth family history

Discover More

What is the average Herwerth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Herwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Herwerth in 1968 was 67, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herwerth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwerth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herwerth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial