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Gwara Family History

Gwara 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: Gara, Bara, Geary, Ward, Vara, Garr, Zara, Gaar, Ewart, Kara

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Where is the Gwara family from?

You can see how Gwara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gwara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gwara families living in Tennessee. This was about 14% of all the recorded Gwara's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gwara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gwara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwara. 100% of Gwara men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gwara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Gwara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwara 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gwara. 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 120 military records available for the last name Gwara. For the veterans among your Gwara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwara lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gwara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gwara in 1969 was 41, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwara 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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