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Gneist Family History

Gneist 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: Geist, Grist, Gest, Geis, Guest, Feist, Neis, Genest, Gerst, Greis

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Where is the Gneist family from?

You can see how Gneist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gneist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gneist families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gneist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gneist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gneist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gneist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gneist 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gneist. 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 247 military records available for the last name Gneist. For the veterans among your Gneist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gneist lifespan?

Average Gneist life expectancy in 1969 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gneist 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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