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Gwenn Family History

Gwenn 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: Genn, Gwynn, Glenn, Gwinn, Green, Gunn, Wen, Wenk, Penn, Geng

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Where is the Gwenn family from?

You can see how Gwenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwenn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gwenn families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gwenn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gwenn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gwenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwenn. 28% of Gwenn men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Gwenn women 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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Gwenn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Gwenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwenn 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gwenn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gwenn. For the veterans among your Gwenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwenn lifespan?

Average Gwenn life expectancy in 2003 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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