Gannett Family History

Gannett Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): nickname probably for a voracious or raucous person from Middle English ganet ‘solan goose gannet’.

It is derived from the Old English term ganot.

The term reflects a characteristic associated with the behavior of the gannet, known for its insatiable appetite and noisy demeanor.

Such nicknames often evolved to describe individuals based on their traits or habits, particularly in regional dialects.

In this case, the connection to the gannet emphasizes the lively and perhaps excessive nature of the person described.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Garnett, Gunnett, Arnett, Dunnett, Kinnett, Gantert, Gurnett, Pallett, Gantt, Annett

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987	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Gannett family from?

You can see how Gannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gannett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Gannett families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gannett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gannett families in 1891.

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What did your Gannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gannett.

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There are 5K census records available for the last name Gannett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gannett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Gannett. 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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Military Records

There are 987 military records available for the last name Gannett. For the veterans among your Gannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gannett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gannett in 1960 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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Gannett Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): nickname probably for a voracious or raucous person from Middle English ganet ‘solan goose gannet’.

It is derived from the Old English term ganot.

The term reflects a characteristic associated with the behavior of the gannet, known for its insatiable appetite and noisy demeanor.

Such nicknames often evolved to describe individuals based on their traits or habits, particularly in regional dialects.

In this case, the connection to the gannet emphasizes the lively and perhaps excessive nature of the person described.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Gannett family from?

What did your Gannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gannett.

Data not to scale

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

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Gannett family records will you find?

What is the average Gannett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gannett in 1960 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

Gannett Family History

Gannett Surname Meaning

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Gannett Surname Meaning

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What did your Gannett ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Military Records

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