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Gnirss Family History

Gnirss Surname 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: Niss, Kniess, Geiss, Kniss, Niess, Griess, Grass, Giles, Gross, Glass

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gnirss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnirss 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gnirss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 12 military records available for the last name Gnirss. For the veterans among your Gnirss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnirss lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Gnirss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gnirss in 1977 was 81, and 44 in 1983.

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