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Gewertz Family History

Gewertz 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, Goertz, Rewerts, Giertz, Wertz, Evertz, Lenertz

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Where is the Gewertz family from?

You can see how Gewertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewertz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gewertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gewertz family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewertz's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gewertz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewertz 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 Gewertz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Medical Doctor
    50%

What Gewertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Gewertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewertz 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Gewertz. 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 114 military records available for the last name Gewertz. For the veterans among your Gewertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewertz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gewertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gewertz in 1968 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gewertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewertz 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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