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Gienapp Family History

Gienapp Surname 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: Knapp, Napp, Kienast, Gapp, Gipp, Gienger, Gierach, Gignac, Lienau

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Where is the Gienapp family from?

You can see how Gienapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gienapp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Gienapp families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gienapp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gienapp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gienapp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gienapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gienapp. 50% of Gienapp 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Postal Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Gienapp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Gienapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gienapp 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 Gienapp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Gienapp. For the veterans among your Gienapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gienapp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gienapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gienapp in 1965 was 74, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gienapp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gienapp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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