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Herwig Family History

Herwig Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements heri hari ‘army’ + wīg ‘war’.

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


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Where is the Herwig family from?

You can see how Herwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Herwig families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Herwig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herwig families in 1891.
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What did your Herwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herwig. 81% of Herwig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Sewing Machinist
    10%
  • Tobacco Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Herwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herwig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Herwig. For the veterans among your Herwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Herwig in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwig 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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