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Gannetti Family History

Gannetti 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: Gannett, Ginnetti, Giannetti, Garnett, Giannetta, Annett, Genetti

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Where is the Gannetti family from?

You can see how Gannetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gannetti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gannetti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gannetti families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gannetti's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gannetti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gannetti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gannetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gannetti. 60% of Gannetti 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%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Gannetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gannetti 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gannetti. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gannetti. For the veterans among your Gannetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gannetti lifespan?

Average Gannetti life expectancy in 1977 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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