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Gwirtz Family History

Gwirtz 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, Wirtz, Girtz, Wirth, Gertz, Gritz, Wiltz, Wirta, Kirtz

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Where is the Gwirtz family from?

You can see how Gwirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwirtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gwirtz families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gwirtz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gwirtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwirtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gwirtz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Gwirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwirtz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gwirtz. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gwirtz. For the veterans among your Gwirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwirtz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gwirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gwirtz in 1960 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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