Gerwen Family History

Gerwen 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: Gerren, Gerfen, Gerken, Gerten, Gerwin, Gerwe, Gergen, Geren, German, Green

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11	Military Records
121	Immigration Records
109	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Gerwen family from?

You can see how Gerwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerwen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerwen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerwen families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwen 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 Record

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gerwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 121 immigration records available for the last name Gerwen. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Gerwen. For the veterans among your Gerwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1968, in the United States, Gerwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gerwen in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 1968.

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Gerwen Surname Meaning

Where is the Gerwen family from?

What Gerwen family records will you find?

What is the average Gerwen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1968, in the United States, Gerwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gerwen in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 1968.

Gerwen Family History

Gerwen Surname Meaning

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What is the average Gerwen lifespan?

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Gerwen Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Gerwen

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Where is the Gerwen family from?

What Gerwen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gerwen family history

What is the average Gerwen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gerwen family tree

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