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Gnagey Family History

Gnagey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Gnägi or Gnaegi: nickname for a thin person from Middle High German genagen ‘to gnaw’.

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


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Where is the Gnagey family from?

You can see how Gnagey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnagey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnagey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Gnagey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gnagey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gnagey families in 1880.
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What did your Gnagey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gnagey. 25% of Gnagey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gnagey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gnagey were Carpenter and Rug Weaver.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Rug Weaver
    50%

What Gnagey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gnagey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnagey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gnagey. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gnagey. For the veterans among your Gnagey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnagey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gnagey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gnagey in 1960 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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