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Gegenwarth Family History

Gegenwarth 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: Degenhart, Eisenbarth, Edgeworth, Degenhardt, Wedgeworth, Leavenworth

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Where is the Gegenwarth family from?

You can see how Gegenwarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gegenwarth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gegenwarth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gegenwarth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gegenwarth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gegenwarth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gegenwarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gegenwarth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gegenwarth. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gegenwarth. For the veterans among your Gegenwarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gegenwarth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Gegenwarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gegenwarth in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gegenwarth 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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