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Gawenus Family History

Gawenus 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: Gatens, Gowens, Ganus, Gates, Magnus, Gans, Gaines, Gaus, Gareis

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Where is the Gawenus family from?

You can see how Gawenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawenus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gawenus family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawenus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gawenus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gawenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawenus 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gawenus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gawenus. For the veterans among your Gawenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawenus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Gawenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gawenus in 1974 was 94, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawenus 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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