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Gnade Family History

Gnade 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: Gade, Gnadt, Glade, Grade, Gale, Cade, Grave, Garde, Knabe, Nave

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Where is the Gnade family from?

You can see how Gnade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnade family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Gnade families living in Iowa. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gnade's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gnade families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gnade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnade. 50% of Gnade 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Foundry
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Gnade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnade 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Gnade. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gnade. For the veterans among your Gnade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnade lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gnade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gnade in 1963 was 63, and 62 in 2004.

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