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Gnapp Family History

Gnapp 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: Knapp, Napp, Gapp, Snapp, Knopp, Rapp, Gnagy, Trapp, Mapp, Papp

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Where is the Gnapp family from?

You can see how Gnapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnapp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gnapp families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnapp's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gnapp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnapp 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 did your Gnapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gnapp. 100% of Gnapp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gnapp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Gnapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnapp 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gnapp. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gnapp. For the veterans among your Gnapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnapp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gnapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gnapp in 1965 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gnapp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnapp 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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