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Gervitz Family History

Gervitz 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: Gerbitz, Gerwitz, Gerlitz, Garlitz, Gertz, Gritz, Gervin, Gerrits

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Where is the Gervitz family from?

You can see how Gervitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gervitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gervitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gervitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervitz 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 144 census records available for the last name Gervitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervitz 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gervitz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gervitz. For the veterans among your Gervitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Gervitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gervitz in 1972 was 82, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervitz 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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