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Gueritz Family History

Gueritz 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: Gertz, Gritz, Guerin, Gerbitz, Goerlitz, Goertz, Gerwitz, Gerlitz

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Where is the Gueritz family from?

You can see how Gueritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueritz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gueritz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gueritz families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueritz's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gueritz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueritz 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 63 census records available for the last name Gueritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueritz 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gueritz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gueritz. For the veterans among your Gueritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueritz lifespan?

Average Gueritz life expectancy in 1964 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueritz 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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