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Gienap Family History

Gienap 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: Gignac, Lienau, Genaw, Siena, Genao, Wien, Gioia, Granat, Bien

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Where is the Gienap family from?

You can see how Gienap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gienap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gienap family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gienap's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gienap families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gienap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Gienap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Gienap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gienap 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gienap. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gienap. For the veterans among your Gienap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gienap lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Gienap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gienap in 1976 was 83, and 96 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gienap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gienap 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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