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Herwitz Family History

Herwitz 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: Gerwitz, Hurwitz, Horwitz, Hertz, Hewitt, Herwick, Horowitz, Gerbitz

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Where is the Herwitz family from?

You can see how Herwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Herwitz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwitz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Herwitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwitz 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 Herwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herwitz. 37% of Herwitz men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Herwitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herwitz were Medical Doctor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Medical Doctor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Herwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwitz 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Herwitz. 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 104 military records available for the last name Herwitz. For the veterans among your Herwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herwitz in 1963 was 40, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herwitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwitz 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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