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Gnik Family History

Gnik 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: Gornik, Niu, Ni, Nix, Knick, Konik, Sik, Goike, Vik, Banik

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Where is the Gnik family from?

You can see how Gnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gnik families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnik's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gnik families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnik 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gnik. 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 military records available for the last name Gnik. For the veterans among your Gnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnik lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Gnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gnik in 1974 was 79, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnik 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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