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Hewrich Family History

Hewrich 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: Hedrich, Henrich, Hemrich, Herrick, Fenrich, Helfrich, Heidrich

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Where is the Hewrich family from?

You can see how Hewrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hewrich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hewrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hewrich family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hewrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hewrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hewrich 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 61 census records available for the last name Hewrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hewrich 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hewrich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hewrich. For the veterans among your Hewrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hewrich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Hewrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hewrich in 1972 was 18, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hewrich 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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