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Gnerich Family History

Gnerich 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: Gerich, Andrich, Gleich, Perich, Gerlich, Genrich, Giersch, Gierach

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Where is the Gnerich family from?

You can see how Gnerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnerich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gnerich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnerich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gnerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnerich 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 Gnerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnerich. 100% of Gnerich women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gnerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gnerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnerich 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gnerich. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gnerich. For the veterans among your Gnerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnerich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Gnerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gnerich in 1968 was 41, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gnerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnerich 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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