Gerwitt Family History

Gerwitt 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: Gerwitz, Merritt, Hewitt, Gerbitz, Gerrits, De witt, Gerwig, Gerwin, Gerlitz, Bernitt

31	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
3	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Gerwitt family from?

You can see how Gerwitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerwitt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerwitt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerwitt families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwitt 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 Gerwitt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gerwitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Gerwitt. 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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Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Gerwitt. For the veterans among your Gerwitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Gerwitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerwitt in 1967 was 55, and 85 in 1998.

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Gerwitt Surname Meaning

Where is the Gerwitt family from?

What Gerwitt family records will you find?

What is the average Gerwitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Gerwitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerwitt in 1967 was 55, and 85 in 1998.

Gerwitt Family History

Gerwitt Surname Meaning

38 record(s) for Gerwitt

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Where is the Gerwitt family from?

What Gerwitt family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gerwitt lifespan?

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Gerwitt Surname Meaning

38 record(s) for Gerwitt

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Where is the Gerwitt family from?

What Gerwitt family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gerwitt family history

What is the average Gerwitt lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gerwitt family tree

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