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Gwosdz Family History

Gwosdz 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: Gwozdz, Grosz, Gosda, Gosz, Gold, Gross, Grosh, Goody, Wold, Goda

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Where is the Gwosdz family from?

You can see how Gwosdz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwosdz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gwosdz family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwosdz's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gwosdz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwosdz 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 Gwosdz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Gwosdz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwosdz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gwosdz. 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 174 military records available for the last name Gwosdz. For the veterans among your Gwosdz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwosdz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Gwosdz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gwosdz in 1960 was 58, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwosdz 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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