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Gorwaiz Family History

Gorwaiz 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: Germain, Gorman, Gornik, Gowan, Gora, Gratz, Goswami, Gervais

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Where is the Gorwaiz family from?

You can see how Gorwaiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorwaiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorwaiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gorwaiz family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorwaiz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gorwaiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorwaiz 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 67 census records available for the last name Gorwaiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorwaiz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gorwaiz. 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 Gorwaiz. For the veterans among your Gorwaiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorwaiz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Gorwaiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gorwaiz in 1983 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorwaiz 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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