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Garwitz Family History

Garwitz 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: Garlitz, Gerwitz, Marwitz, Gurwitz, Gritz, Gerbitz, Garrity, Gartz

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Where is the Garwitz family from?

You can see how Garwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garwitz families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garwitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Garwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garwitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Garwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garwitz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Garwitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Garwitz. For the veterans among your Garwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garwitz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Garwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garwitz in 1976 was 42, and 77 in 2003.

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