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Gewirts Family History

Gewirts 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: Gewirtz, Rewerts, Geurts, Wirts, Geerts, Lewis, Geist, Ewart, Wirth

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Where is the Gewirts family from?

You can see how Gewirts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewirts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gewirts family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewirts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gewirts families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gewirts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewirts 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gewirts. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gewirts. For the veterans among your Gewirts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewirts lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Gewirts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gewirts in 1985 was 75, and 33 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewirts 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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