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Gnora Family History

Gnora 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: Nora, Gora, Mora, Arora, Gioia, Bora, Genova, Nord, Goda, Gore

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Where is the Gnora family from?

You can see how Gnora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gnora families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gnora families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnora's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gnora families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gnora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnora. 100% of Gnora men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gnora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gnora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnora 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gnora. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gnora. For the veterans among your Gnora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnora lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gnora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gnora in 1962 was 43, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnora 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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