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Gwirtzman Family History

Gwirtzman 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: Girtman, Witzman, Kietzman, Wortman, Kritzman, Gartman, Weitzman

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Where is the Gwirtzman family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwirtzman 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 Gwirtzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sub Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwirtzman. 100% of Gwirtzman men worked as a Sub Clerk.

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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

  • Sub Clerk
    100%

What Gwirtzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Gwirtzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwirtzman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gwirtzman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gwirtzman. For the veterans among your Gwirtzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwirtzman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gwirtzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gwirtzman in 1966 was 67, and 102 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwirtzman 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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