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Berwig Family History

Berwig 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: Herwig, Gerwig, Berlin, Berg, Bergin, Herzig, Fertig, Berwick, Bering

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Where is the Berwig family from?

You can see how Berwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Berwig family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berwig's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Berwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwig 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 90 census records available for the last name Berwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwig 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Berwig. 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 96 military records available for the last name Berwig. For the veterans among your Berwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Berwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berwig in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwig 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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