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Gniel Family History

Gniel 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: Giel, Niel, Gill, Daniel, Kiel, Gabel, Grill, Engel, Angel, Noel

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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Gniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gniel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gniel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gniel. For the veterans among your Gniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gniel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Gniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gniel in 1979 was 65, and 74 in 1980.

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