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Gewis Family History

Gewis 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: Lewis, Geis, Genis, Rewis, Reis, Melis, Meis, Geist, Lewin, Regis

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Where is the Gewis family from?

You can see how Gewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gewis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gewis families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gewis's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gewis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewis 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 Gewis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Gewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gewis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gewis. For the veterans among your Gewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gewis

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