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Gerwick Family History

Gerwick 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: Gerrick, Herwick, Berwick, Kerwick, Herrick, Fenwick, Merrick

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Where is the Gerwick family from?

You can see how Gerwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerwick family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerwick's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerwick. 43% of Gerwick men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Gerwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwick 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Gerwick. 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 263 military records available for the last name Gerwick. For the veterans among your Gerwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwick lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gerwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gerwick in 1955 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerwick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwick 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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