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Gannett Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): nickname probably for a voracious or raucous person from Middle English ganet ‘solan goose gannet’.

It is derived from the Old English term ganot.

The term reflects a characteristic associated with the behavior of the gannet, known for its insatiable appetite and noisy demeanor.

Such nicknames often evolved to describe individuals based on their traits or habits, particularly in regional dialects.

In this case, the connection to the gannet emphasizes the lively and perhaps excessive nature of the person described.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gannett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Gannett families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gannett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gannett families in 1911.
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What did your Gannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gannett. 100% of Gannett men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gannett. 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 987 military records available for the last name Gannett. For the veterans among your Gannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gannett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gannett in 1960 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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