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Gurawitz Family History

Gurawitz 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: Gurewitz, Gurwitz, Gerwitz, Krawitz, Hurwitz, Gratz, Garlitz, Gritz

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Where is the Gurawitz family from?

You can see how Gurawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurawitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurawitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurawitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurawitz 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 28 census records available for the last name Gurawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurawitz 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gurawitz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gurawitz. For the veterans among your Gurawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurawitz lifespan?

Average Gurawitz life expectancy in 2004 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurawitz 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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