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Herwes Family History

Herwes 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: Hermes, Herres, Hewes, Hees, Herder, Terres, Herre, Herren, Mewes

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Where is the Herwes family from?

You can see how Herwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Herwes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Herwes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herwes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Herwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Herwes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Herwes. For the veterans among your Herwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwes 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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