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Gniett Family History

Gniett 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: Nett, Nieto, Gannett, Annett, Gitt, Gunnett, Gavett, Griest, Goett

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Where is the Gniett family from?

You can see how Gniett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gniett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gniett families living in Vermont. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gniett's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Gniett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gniett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gniett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gniett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gniett. For the veterans among your Gniett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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