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Gerwe Family History

Gerwe Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a tanner from Middle High German gerwe a variant of Gerber.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerwe family from?

You can see how Gerwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerwe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Gerwe families living in Kentucky. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gerwe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gerwe families in 1880.
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What did your Gerwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerwe. 28% of Gerwe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gerwe women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gerwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Gerwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwe 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gerwe. 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 150 military records available for the last name Gerwe. For the veterans among your Gerwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gerwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gerwe in 1958 was 62, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerwe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwe 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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