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Gerwer Family History

Gerwer 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: Germer, Gerber, Gerger, Gerner, Gerwe, Berner, Geller, Berger, Gower

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Where is the Gerwer family from?

You can see how Gerwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gerwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerwer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerwer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerwer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwer 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 147 census records available for the last name Gerwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gerwer. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gerwer. For the veterans among your Gerwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gerwer in 1964 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwer 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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