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Hertwig Family History

Hertwig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hartwig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hertwig family from?

You can see how Hertwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Hertwig families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hertwig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hertwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertwig 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 Hertwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertwig. 18% of Hertwig men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hertwig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertwig were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • None
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Hertwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hertwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertwig 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Hertwig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hertwig. For the veterans among your Hertwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertwig lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hertwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hertwig in 1950 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertwig 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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