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Gnew Family History

Gnew 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: Agnew, New, Grew, Glew, Egnew, Drew, Chew, Gee, Ge, Ney

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Where is the Gnew family from?

You can see how Gnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gnew families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnew's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gnew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Gnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnew 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gnew. 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 Gnew. For the veterans among your Gnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnew lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Gnew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gnew in 1980 was 86, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnew 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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