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Gwyatt Family History

Gwyatt 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: Wyatt, Gatt, Myatt, Hyatt, Pyatt, Wyant, Glatt, Watt, Clyatt, Guyett

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Where is the Gwyatt family from?

You can see how Gwyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwyatt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gwyatt families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gwyatt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gwyatt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gwyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwyatt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gwyatt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gwyatt. For the veterans among your Gwyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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