This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gerwald family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gerwald Family History

Gerwald 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: Berwald, Gerald, Gerrald, Ewald, Seewald, Gerard, Gerold, Dewald

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gerwald family from?

You can see how Gerwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gerwald families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gerwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gerwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwald census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gerwald

Passenger Lists

There are 54 immigration records available for the last name Gerwald. 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.

View all Gerwald immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Gerwald. For the veterans among your Gerwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gerwald military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gerwald family history

Discover More

What is the average Gerwald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gerwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerwald in 1966 was 64, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwald 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gerwald family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial