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Gerwert Family History

Gerwert 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: Gernert, Herbert, Gellert, Germer, Gerber, Geisert, Gerger, Gerner

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Where is the Gerwert family from?

You can see how Gerwert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerwert family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerwert's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Gerwert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwert 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 244 census records available for the last name Gerwert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwert 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gerwert. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gerwert. For the veterans among your Gerwert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gerwert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerwert in 1965 was 40, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwert 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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