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Gnisa Family History

Gnisa 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: Geist, Niwa, Giza, Guida, Gaida, Grist, Pisa, Niss, Nida, Grise

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Where is the Gnisa family from?

You can see how Gnisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnisa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gnisa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnisa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gnisa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnisa 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 8 census records available for the last name Gnisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnisa 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gnisa. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gnisa. For the veterans among your Gnisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnisa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Gnisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gnisa in 1967 was 81, and 82 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnisa 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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