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Gerdwin Family History

Gerdwin 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: Gerwin, Germain, Edwin, Verdin, Gervin, Gardin, Erwin, Kerwin, Derwin

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Where is the Gerdwin family from?

You can see how Gerdwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerdwin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gerdwin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdwin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerdwin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gerdwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdwin 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 Gerdwin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gerdwin. For the veterans among your Gerdwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdwin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Gerdwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gerdwin in 1974 was 65, and 70 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdwin 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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