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Gnat Family History

Gnat Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for someone with long limbs from gnat ‘long bone especially shinbone’. South German: rare variant of Gnadt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gnat family from?

You can see how Gnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gnat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gnat families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gnat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gnat families in 1891.
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What did your Gnat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gnat. 67% of Gnat men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gnat women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gnat were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Spinner
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Gnat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Gnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnat 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Gnat. 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 207 military records available for the last name Gnat. For the veterans among your Gnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnat lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Gnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gnat in 1956 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnat 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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