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Gniew Family History

Gniew 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, Geier, New, Nies, Nie, Nier, Grief, Grieb, Giel, Grew

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Where is the Gniew family from?

You can see how Gniew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gniew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gniew family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gniew's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gniew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gniew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gniew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gniew 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 Gniew. 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 Gniew. For the veterans among your Gniew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gniew lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Gniew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gniew in 1965 was 70, and 65 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gniew 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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