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Gwings Family History

Gwings 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: Goings, Ewings, Owings, Wing, Winge, Gaines, Going, Krings, Swing

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Where is the Gwings family from?

You can see how Gwings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwings family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gwings families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gwings's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gwings families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gwings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwings 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gwings. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gwings. For the veterans among your Gwings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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