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Gwerger Family History

Gwerger 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: Gerger, Berger, Georger, Germer, Sweger, Ferger, Boerger, Werder

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Where is the Gwerger family from?

You can see how Gwerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwerger family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gwerger families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwerger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gwerger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Gwerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwerger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gwerger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gwerger. For the veterans among your Gwerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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