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Gewanter Family History

Gewanter 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: Ganter, Lewinter, Genter, Winter, Wander, Gander, Easter, Panter

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Where is the Gewanter family from?

You can see how Gewanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewanter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gewanter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewanter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gewanter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewanter 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 Gewanter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gewanter. 100% of Gewanter men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Gewanter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Gewanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewanter 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gewanter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gewanter. For the veterans among your Gewanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewanter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gewanter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gewanter in 1965 was 77, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gewanter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewanter 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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