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Gudewicz Family History

Gudewicz 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: Gurewitz, Jurewicz, Ludwick, Dewitz, Guderian, Gurevich, Gurwitz

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Where is the Gudewicz family from?

You can see how Gudewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gudewicz family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gudewicz's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Gudewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gudewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudewicz. 50% of Gudewicz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Trucker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Gudewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudewicz 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gudewicz. 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 78 military records available for the last name Gudewicz. For the veterans among your Gudewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudewicz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gudewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gudewicz in 1965 was 66, and 84 in 2002.

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