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Gevirtz Family History

Gevirtz 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: Gewirtz, Gertz, Levitz, Evertz, Girtz, Geitz, Hertz, Geist, Kertz

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Where is the Gevirtz family from?

You can see how Gevirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevirtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gevirtz families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gevirtz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gevirtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevirtz 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 Gevirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gevirtz. 50% of Gevirtz men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Peddler
    50%

What Gevirtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Gevirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevirtz 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Gevirtz. 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 86 military records available for the last name Gevirtz. For the veterans among your Gevirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevirtz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gevirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gevirtz in 1957 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gevirtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevirtz 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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