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Gnann Family History

Gnann Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German:: from Middle High German genanne gename ‘relative’ ‘kinsman namesake’ denoting a relative e.g. father or grandfather with the same personal name.

Status name for a councilor from Middle High German genant ‘nominated’.

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


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Where is the Gnann family from?

You can see how Gnann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gnann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gnann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gnann families in 1891.
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What did your Gnann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gnann. 52% of Gnann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gnann women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    52%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gnann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnann 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Gnann. 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 449 military records available for the last name Gnann. For the veterans among your Gnann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gnann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gnann in 1963 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnann 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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