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Gawrisch Family History

Gawrisch 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: Garbisch, Gawrych, Garrish, Parrish, Gasch, Laurich, Garrick, Frisch

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Where is the Gawrisch family from?

You can see how Gawrisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawrisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gawrisch families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawrisch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gawrisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawrisch 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 31 census records available for the last name Gawrisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawrisch 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gawrisch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Gawrisch. For the veterans among your Gawrisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawrisch lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gawrisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gawrisch in 1974 was 80, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawrisch 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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