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Gnekow Family History

Gnekow 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: Gerow, Gielow, Rekow, Gero, Kaneko, Agnew, Gregor, New, Oneto, Snow

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Where is the Gnekow family from?

You can see how Gnekow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnekow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gnekow families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gnekow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gnekow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnekow 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 193 census records available for the last name Gnekow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnekow 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gnekow. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gnekow. For the veterans among your Gnekow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnekow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gnekow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gnekow in 1968 was 98, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnekow 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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