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Gewirtzman Family History

Gewirtzman 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: Weitzman, Girtman, Gewirtz, Witzman, Heintzman, Heitzman, German

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Where is the Gewirtzman family from?

You can see how Gewirtzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewirtzman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gewirtzman families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gewirtzman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gewirtzman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewirtzman 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 Gewirtzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Book Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gewirtzman. 100% of Gewirtzman men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Gewirtzman women worked as a Book Keeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Book Keeper
    100%

What Gewirtzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Gewirtzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewirtzman 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gewirtzman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gewirtzman. For the veterans among your Gewirtzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewirtzman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gewirtzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gewirtzman in 1967 was 85, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gewirtzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewirtzman 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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