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Gwither Family History

Gwither 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: Gaither, Gitter, Witcher, Gritter, Gmitter, Witter, Geitner, Bither

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Where is the Gwither family from?

You can see how Gwither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwither family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwither families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Gwither families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gwither's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gwither families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Gwither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwither 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 Gwither. 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 military records available for the last name Gwither. For the veterans among your Gwither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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