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Gwise Family History

Gwise 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: Wise, Grise, Guise, Gise, Geise, Grime, Geist, Twist, Grine, Meise

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Where is the Gwise family from?

You can see how Gwise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gwise family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwise's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gwise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwise 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 34 census records available for the last name Gwise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwise 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gwise. 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 Gwise. For the veterans among your Gwise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwise lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Gwise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gwise in 1976 was 62, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwise 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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