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Gnesin Family History

Gnesin 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: Nevin, Ganesan, Genin, Guerin, Guenin, Grein, Nein, Kresin, Giesen

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Where is the Gnesin family from?

You can see how Gnesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnesin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gnesin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnesin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gnesin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gnesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnesin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gnesin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gnesin. For the veterans among your Gnesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnesin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gnesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gnesin in 1968 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnesin 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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