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Gerwill Family History

Gerwill 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: Grill, Merrill, Gerwitz, Perrill, Gerwig, Gerwin, Gurwell, Newill

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gerwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwill 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gerwill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gerwill. For the veterans among your Gerwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gerwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gerwill in 1970 was 75, and 73 in 2000.

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