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Gewain Family History

Gewain 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: Germain, Lewin, Newlin, Swain, Gowan, Gean, Dewan, Genin, Gervin

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Where is the Gewain family from?

You can see how Gewain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gewain family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewain's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gewain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gewain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewain 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gewain. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gewain. For the veterans among your Gewain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewain lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Gewain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gewain in 2002 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewain 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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