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Gannett Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): nickname probably for a voracious or raucous person from Middle English ganet ‘solan goose gannet’ from Old English ganot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garnett, Gunnett, Arnett, Dunnett, Kinnett, Gantert, Gurnett, Pallett

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Where is the Gannett family from?

You can see how Gannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gannett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Gannett families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gannett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gannett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gannett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gannett. 23% of Gannett men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Gannett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gannett were President and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • President
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gannett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gannett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gannett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 987 military records available for the last name Gannett. For the veterans among your Gannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gannett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gannett in 1960 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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