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Gnau Family History

Gnau Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an economical person from Middle High German genou ‘thrifty careful’.

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


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Where is the Gnau family from?

You can see how Gnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gnau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Gnau families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gnau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gnau families in 1880.
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What did your Gnau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnau. 50% of Gnau women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnau 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Gnau. 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 584 military records available for the last name Gnau. For the veterans among your Gnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gnau in 1953 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnau 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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