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Gewolb Family History

Gewolb 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: Gerold, Gelb, Wolf, Gold, Ewald, Jewell, Gesell, Wold, Genova, Gehl

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Where is the Gewolb family from?

You can see how Gewolb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewolb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gewolb families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewolb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gewolb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewolb 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 Gewolb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gewolb. 100% of Gewolb men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gewolb women worked as a Sales 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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Gewolb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gewolb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewolb 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gewolb. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gewolb. For the veterans among your Gewolb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewolb lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gewolb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gewolb in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewolb 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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