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Gnott Family History

Gnott 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: Nott, Gott, Knott, Grott, Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Notte, Bott

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Where is the Gnott family from?

You can see how Gnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gnott family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gnott's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Gnott families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gnott. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gnott. For the veterans among your Gnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gnott in 1963 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnott 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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