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Gnip Family History

Gnip 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: Niu, Ni, Nix, Gips, Gapp, Nie, Grim, Knop, Gil, Genin

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Where is the Gnip family from?

You can see how Gnip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnip family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gnip families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnip's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gnip families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gnip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnip. 60% of Gnip men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Gnip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnip 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gnip. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gnip. For the veterans among your Gnip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnip lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Gnip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gnip in 1957 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

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