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Herrewig Family History

Herrewig 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: Herreid, Herrig, Herwig, Hertwig, Herring, Herrera, Herre, Herren

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Where is the Herrewig family from?

You can see how Herrewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrewig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herrewig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Herrewig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrewig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Herrewig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrewig 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 Herrewig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herrewig. 100% of Herrewig men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Herrewig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Herrewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrewig 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Herrewig. 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 36 military records available for the last name Herrewig. For the veterans among your Herrewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrewig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Herrewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Herrewig in 1970 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrewig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrewig 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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