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Herweyer Family History

Herweyer 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: Harmeyer, Dreyer, Herder, Heyer, Neumeyer, Herzer, Heringer, Herscher

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Where is the Herweyer family from?

You can see how Herweyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herweyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herweyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Herweyer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Herweyer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Herweyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herweyer 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 Herweyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herweyer. 40% of Herweyer men worked as a Farmer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Herweyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Herweyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herweyer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Herweyer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Herweyer. For the veterans among your Herweyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herweyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herweyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herweyer in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herweyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herweyer 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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