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Herwig Family History

Herwig Name 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


Similar surnames: Helwig, Gerwig, Herzig, Helvig, Herring, Hartwig, Herling, Hertig

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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 1840 there were 2 Herwig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Herwig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herwig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herwig. 17% of Herwig men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Herwig women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herwig were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
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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 USA, 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.

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