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Gerweck Family History

Gerweck 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: Gerrick, Herwick, Berwick, Herbeck, Gerecke, Gerwe, Kerwick, Gerlock

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Where is the Gerweck family from?

You can see how Gerweck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerweck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gerweck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gerweck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerweck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerweck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerweck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerweck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerweck. 50% of Gerweck men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gerweck women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gerweck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Gerweck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerweck 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gerweck. 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 132 military records available for the last name Gerweck. For the veterans among your Gerweck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerweck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerweck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gerweck in 1964 was 54, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerweck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerweck 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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