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Herwood Family History

Herwood 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: Henwood, Harwood, Heywood, Horwood, Sherwood, Erwood, Kerwood

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Where is the Herwood family from?

You can see how Herwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herwood families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Herwood families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Herwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herwood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwood 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 Herwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herwood. 37% of Herwood men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Herwood women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herwood were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Herwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwood 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Herwood. 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 284 military records available for the last name Herwood. For the veterans among your Herwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwood lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herwood in 1963 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwood 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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