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Harwig Family History

Harwig 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: Hartig, Hartwig, Harig, Harwin, Herwig, Harris, Darwin, Harding

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Where is the Harwig family from?

You can see how Harwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Harwig families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harwig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harwig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harwig 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 Harwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harwig. 30% of Harwig men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%

What Harwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harwig 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Harwig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Harwig. For the veterans among your Harwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harwig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Harwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harwig in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harwig 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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