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Gerwin Family History

Gerwin Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gēr gār ‘spear’ + wine ‘friend’.

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


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Where is the Gerwin family from?

You can see how Gerwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gerwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gerwin families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gerwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerwin families in 1891.
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What did your Gerwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerwin. 100% of Gerwin women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwin 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Gerwin. 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 381 military records available for the last name Gerwin. For the veterans among your Gerwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gerwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gerwin in 1957 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwin 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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