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Iwert Family History

Iwert 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: Wert, Ewert, Sweet, Ewart, Egert, Libert, Baert, Swett, Ewer, West

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Where is the Iwert family from?

You can see how Iwert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Iwert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Iwert families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwert's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Iwert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwert 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 Iwert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iwert. 100% of Iwert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Iwert women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Iwert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Iwert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwert 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Iwert. 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 54 military records available for the last name Iwert. For the veterans among your Iwert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Iwert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Iwert in 1968 was 75, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwert 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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