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Gwire Family History

Gwire 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: Wire, Guire, Swire, Gire, Dwire, Grime, Spire, Grine, Gore, Grice

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Where is the Gwire family from?

You can see how Gwire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Gwire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gwire family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwire's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gwire families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwire 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 199 census records available for the last name Gwire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwire 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gwire. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gwire. For the veterans among your Gwire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwire lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Gwire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gwire in 1986 was 85, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwire 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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