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Gewitz Family History

Gewitz 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, Gerwitz, Dewitz, Geitz, Beitz, Hewitt, Reitz, Gertz, Gritz

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Where is the Gewitz family from?

You can see how Gewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gewitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gewitz families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gewitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gewitz. 100% of Gewitz women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Gewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewitz 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gewitz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gewitz. For the veterans among your Gewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewitz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gewitz in 1975 was 77, and 101 in 2003.

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