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Gerwein Family History

Gerwein 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: Gerwin, Germain, Gerstein, Gutwein, Gervin, Gerren, Erwin, Grein

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Where is the Gerwein family from?

You can see how Gerwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gerwein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerwein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwein 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 84 census records available for the last name Gerwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwein 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gerwein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gerwein. For the veterans among your Gerwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwein lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Gerwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerwein in 1980 was 70, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwein 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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