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Gerwisch Family History

Gerwisch 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: Gerrish, Gerich, Gerlich, Garbisch, Gersch, Gertsch, Frisch, Raisch

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Where is the Gerwisch family from?

You can see how Gerwisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerwisch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerwisch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerwisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwisch 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 22 census records available for the last name Gerwisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwisch 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gerwisch. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gerwisch. For the veterans among your Gerwisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwisch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gerwisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerwisch in 1964 was 79, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerwisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwisch 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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