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Gawryn Family History

Gawryn 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: Gawron, Gawrys, Garin, Garon, Gabrys, Garn, Gary, Gawrych, Garren

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawryn 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 6 census records available for the last name Gawryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawryn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gawryn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gawryn. For the veterans among your Gawryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawryn lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Gawryn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gawryn in 1988 was 70, and 86 in 1997.

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