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Gnack Family History

Gnack 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: Nack, Knack, Black, Back, Slack, Sack, Pack, Tack, Jack, Gnagy

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Where is the Gnack family from?

You can see how Gnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gnack families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gnack's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gnack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnack 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 73 census records available for the last name Gnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnack 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gnack. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gnack. For the veterans among your Gnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Gnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gnack in 1969 was 81, and 94 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnack 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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