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Gwer Family History

Gwer 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: Gower, Ewer, Geer, Gier, Gaer, Wei, Beer, Over, Lier, Ober

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Where is the Gwer family from?

You can see how Gwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gwer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gwer families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gwer's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Gwer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gwer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gwer. For the veterans among your Gwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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