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Gawith Family History

Gawith Surname Meaning

English (northern): probably a habitational name from Gawith Field in Ulverston (Cumbria, formerly part of Lancashire) which appears to be named with Old Norse vithr ‘wood’ as the final element with an unknown first element.

However, no medieval bearers of the surname have been found so it may be that the place takes its name from the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gawith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gawith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Gawith families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gawith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gawith families in 1891.
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What did your Gawith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gawith. 84% of Gawith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Lady Gardener
    17%

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Passenger Lists

There are 389 immigration records available for the last name Gawith. 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 195 military records available for the last name Gawith. For the veterans among your Gawith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawith lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Gawith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gawith in 1952 was 49, and 87 in 2002.

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