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Gnus Family History

Gnus 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: Gaus, Ganus, Gu, Guo, Magnus, Gruss, Kus, Brus, Prus, Reus

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Gnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnus 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gnus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gnus. For the veterans among your Gnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gnus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gnus in 1964 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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