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Gurwitch Family History

Gurwitch 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: Gurwitz, Burich, Ritch, Norwich, Urich, Gerich, Gerlich, Jurich

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Where is the Gurwitch family from?

You can see how Gurwitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurwitch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gurwitch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gurwitch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurwitch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurwitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurwitch 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 106 census records available for the last name Gurwitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurwitch 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 Gurwitch. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gurwitch. For the veterans among your Gurwitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurwitch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gurwitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gurwitch in 1968 was 77, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurwitch 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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