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Gway Family History

Gway 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: Gray, Gay, Way, Guay, Tway, May, Hay, Guan, Graf, Gal

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Where is the Gway family from?

You can see how Gway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gway families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gway's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gway 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 142 census records available for the last name Gway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gway 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gway. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gway. For the veterans among your Gway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gway lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Gway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gway in 1980 was 70, and 62 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gway 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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