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Herrewyn Family History

Herrewyn 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: Herren, Herrera, Herre, Herran, Herron, Herreid, Gerren, Herrin

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Where is the Herrewyn family from?

You can see how Herrewyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrewyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Herrewyn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrewyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herrewyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrewyn 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 64 census records available for the last name Herrewyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrewyn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Herrewyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Herrewyn. For the veterans among your Herrewyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrewyn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Herrewyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Herrewyn in 1972 was 92, and 72 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrewyn 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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