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Gewurtz Family History

Gewurtz 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, Wurtz, Geurts, Hertz, Kertz, Ewart, Dewart, Feutz

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Where is the Gewurtz family from?

You can see how Gewurtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewurtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gewurtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gewurtz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewurtz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gewurtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewurtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gewurtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewurtz 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gewurtz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gewurtz. For the veterans among your Gewurtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewurtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gewurtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gewurtz in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gewurtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewurtz 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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