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Gnahn Family History

Gnahn Name 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: Grahn, Gnann, Glahn, Gahn, Guan, Gan, Gahan, Hahn, Gnagy, Ahn

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Where is the Gnahn family from?

You can see how Gnahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnahn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gnahn families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gnahn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnahn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gnahn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gnahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnahn. 100% of Gnahn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Gnahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnahn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gnahn. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gnahn. For the veterans among your Gnahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnahn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Gnahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gnahn in 1978 was 71, and 88 in 1992.

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