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Gewar Family History

Gewar 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: Gemar, Dewar, Gear, Bear, Gower, Dear, Geary, Seward, Pear, Lear

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Where is the Gewar family from?

You can see how Gewar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gewar family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gewar's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Gewar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gewar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewar 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 Gewar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gewar. For the veterans among your Gewar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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