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Gwidt Family History

Gwidt 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: Geist, Twist, Gift, Reidt, Guida, Gaida, Gnadt, Grist, Witt, Swift

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Where is the Gwidt family from?

You can see how Gwidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gwidt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gwidt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gwidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gwidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwidt. 60% of Gwidt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gwidt women worked as a Cashier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Druggist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Gwidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Gwidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwidt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gwidt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gwidt. For the veterans among your Gwidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwidt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gwidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gwidt in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwidt 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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