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Gewe Family History

Gewe 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: Gee, Gere, Zewe, Gerwe, Gene, Grewe, Gale, Lee, Neve, Gower

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Where is the Gewe family from?

You can see how Gewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gewe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gewe families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewe's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Gewe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewe 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 Gewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gewe. 60% of Gewe men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Gewe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gewe were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Gewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Gewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewe 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gewe. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gewe. For the veterans among your Gewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gewe in 1970 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gewe 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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