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Gnosill Family History

Gnosill 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: Gill, Grill, Knoll, Gesell, Neill, Goodsell, Noll, Goll, Rosell

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Where is the Gnosill family from?

You can see how Gnosill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnosill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gnosill families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gnosill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gnosill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnosill 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 Gnosill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electro Plater and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gnosill. 100% of Gnosill men worked as an Electro Plater and 100% of Gnosill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electro Plater
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gnosill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Gnosill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnosill 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gnosill. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gnosill. For the veterans among your Gnosill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnosill lifespan?

Average Gnosill life expectancy in 1982 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnosill 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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