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Guiwits Family History

Guiwits 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: Gurwitz, Suits, Gerrits, Gerwitz, Guist, Guiles, Gubbins, Guinto

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Where is the Guiwits family from?

You can see how Guiwits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guiwits family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Guiwits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Guiwits families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Guiwits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guiwits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guiwits 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 307 census records available for the last name Guiwits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guiwits 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Guiwits. 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 18 military records available for the last name Guiwits. For the veterans among your Guiwits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guiwits lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Guiwits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Guiwits in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guiwits 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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