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Herwin Family History

Herwin Surname Meaning

see Harwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Herwin family from?

You can see how Herwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Herwin families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Herwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herwin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwin 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 Herwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herwin. 60% of Herwin men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Herwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herwin were Market Gardener (own Acc and Unpaid House Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Market Gardener (own Acc
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    14%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwin 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Herwin. 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 90 military records available for the last name Herwin. For the veterans among your Herwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Herwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herwin in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwin 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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