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Huwer Family History

Huwer Name 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: Huber, Huser, Huger, Huwe, Huver, Huter, Hower, Huner, Homer, Gower

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Where is the Huwer family from?

You can see how Huwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huwer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Huwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Huwer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Huwer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Huwer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huwer. 60% of Huwer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Huwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huwer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Huwer. 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 378 military records available for the last name Huwer. For the veterans among your Huwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huwer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Huwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Huwer in 1967 was 63, and 94 in 2004.

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