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Gwartz Family History

Gwartz 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: Gartz, Swartz, Martz, Glatz, Warth, Ewart, Garth, Gatz, Hartz, Artz

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Where is the Gwartz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwartz 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 Gwartz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwartz. 100% of Gwartz men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Gwartz women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Gwartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwartz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gwartz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gwartz. For the veterans among your Gwartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwartz lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Gwartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gwartz in 1988 was 79, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwartz 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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