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Gurtzweiler Family History

Gurtzweiler 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: Gutzwiller, Kurtzweil, Gurtler, Kurzweil, Detweiler, Tutwiler

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gurtzweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtzweiler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gurtzweiler. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Gurtzweiler. For the veterans among your Gurtzweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtzweiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gurtzweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurtzweiler in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 1999.

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