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Gurwitz Family History

Gurwitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Horowitz. Compare Gurewitz see also Gurevich.

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


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Where is the Gurwitz family from?

You can see how Gurwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gurwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gurwitz families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gurwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurwitz families in 1920.
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What did your Gurwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurwitz. 50% of Gurwitz men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Gurwitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurwitz were Junk Dealer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Junk Dealer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Gurwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Gurwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurwitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurwitz. 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 155 military records available for the last name Gurwitz. For the veterans among your Gurwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurwitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gurwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gurwitz in 1965 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurwitz 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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