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Gwennap Family History

Gwennap 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: Grennan, Genna, Glenna, Penna, Senna, Menna, Genn, Brennan, Greenan

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Where is the Gwennap family from?

You can see how Gwennap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwennap family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Gwennap families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwennap's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gwennap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwennap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gwennap ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gwennap. 100% of Gwennap women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gwennap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Gwennap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwennap 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gwennap. 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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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Gwennap. For the veterans among your Gwennap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwennap lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gwennap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gwennap in 1964 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwennap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwennap ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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