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Gwiet Family History

Gwiet 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: Wien, Geist, Twist, Sweet, Geier, Gift, Grist, Grief, Witt, Swift

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Where is the Gwiet family from?

You can see how Gwiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwiet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gwiet families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwiet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gwiet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwiet 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 Gwiet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gwiet. 100% of Gwiet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gwiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwiet 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gwiet. 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 Gwiet. For the veterans among your Gwiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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