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Harweger Family History

Harweger 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: Holweger, Harger, Harriger, Harmeyer, Haeger, Hager, Harper, Harker

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Where is the Harweger family from?

You can see how Harweger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harweger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harweger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harweger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harweger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harweger 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 28 census records available for the last name Harweger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harweger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Harweger. 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 Harweger. For the veterans among your Harweger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harweger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Harweger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harweger in 1978 was 71, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harweger 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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