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Herwey Family History

Herwey 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: Herley, Hersey, Hewey, Verwey, Hervey, Harvey, Henley, Cerney, Hermes

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Where is the Herwey family from?

You can see how Herwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Herwey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herwey family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Herwey's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Herwey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwey 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 64 census records available for the last name Herwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Herwey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Herwey. For the veterans among your Herwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwey lifespan?

Average Herwey life expectancy in 1997 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwey 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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