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Gahwiler Family History

Gahwiler 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: Galler, Gabler, Zahler, Emswiler, Dahler, Lawler, Zahniser, Mahler

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Where is the Gahwiler family from?

You can see how Gahwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahwiler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gahwiler families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gahwiler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gahwiler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahwiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gahwiler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Gahwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahwiler 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 Gahwiler. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gahwiler. For the veterans among your Gahwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahwiler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gahwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gahwiler in 1973 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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