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Gewerth Family History

Gewerth Name 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: Gewirtz, Rewerts, Gerth, Werth, Ewert, Gebert, Geerts, Gower, Dearth

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Where is the Gewerth family from?

You can see how Gewerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewerth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gewerth families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gewerth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gewerth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewerth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gewerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gewerth. 43% of Gewerth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Brick Layer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Gewerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Gewerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewerth 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gewerth. 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 83 military records available for the last name Gewerth. For the veterans among your Gewerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewerth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gewerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gewerth in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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