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Gwodz Family History

Gwodz 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: Gwozdz, Goody, Goda, Good, Glod, Grody, Grosz, Grotz, Golz, Grode

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Where is the Gwodz family from?

You can see how Gwodz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwodz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gwodz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gwodz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gwodz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwodz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gwodz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gwodz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Gwodz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwodz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gwodz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gwodz. For the veterans among your Gwodz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwodz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Gwodz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gwodz in 1971 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

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