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Gwess Family History

Gwess 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: Gress, Guess, Gless, Gess, Wess, Grass, Wass, Gross, Glass, Ness

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Where is the Gwess family from?

You can see how Gwess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gwess families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwess's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gwess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwess 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 46 census records available for the last name Gwess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gwess. 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 Gwess. For the veterans among your Gwess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwess lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Gwess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gwess in 1993 was 61, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwess 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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