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Gahwiller Family History

Gahwiller 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: Manwiller, Galler, Hiller, Giller, Aumiller, Schiller, Willer

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Where is the Gahwiller family from?

You can see how Gahwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahwiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahwiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gahwiller families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahwiller's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gahwiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahwiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gahwiller ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Gahwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahwiller 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gahwiller. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gahwiller. For the veterans among your Gahwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahwiller lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Gahwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gahwiller in 1973 was 75, and 72 in 1995.

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