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Gnesa Family History

Gnesa 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: Ness, Ganesh, Gera, Ganesan, Gress, Agnes, Gaeta, Cesa, Guess, Gleba

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Where is the Gnesa family from?

You can see how Gnesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnesa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gnesa families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gnesa's in USA. California had the highest population of Gnesa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnesa 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 Gnesa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnesa. 34% of Gnesa 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
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Farm Orperator
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Gnesa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Gnesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnesa 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gnesa. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gnesa. For the veterans among your Gnesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnesa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gnesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gnesa in 1966 was 86, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gnesa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnesa 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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