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Herweg Family History

Herweg 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: Herceg, Herwig, Herzog, Hermes, Hellweg, Herder, Herre, Herren

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Where is the Herweg family from?

You can see how Herweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herweg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herweg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Herweg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herweg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herweg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herweg 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 Herweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herweg. 43% of Herweg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herweg women worked as an Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Dentist
    29%
  • Painting
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Herweg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Herweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herweg 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Herweg. 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 279 military records available for the last name Herweg. For the veterans among your Herweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herweg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Herweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Herweg in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herweg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herweg 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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