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Gneiting Family History

Gneiting Surname Meaning

German: possibly a nickname for a person with a hostile resentful disposition

from Middle High German ge- (intensifying prefix)

+ nīt ‘eagerness envy hatred’.

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


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Where is the Gneiting family from?

You can see how Gneiting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gneiting family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gneiting families living in Idaho. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gneiting's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Gneiting families in 1920.
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What did your Gneiting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gneiting. 39% of Gneiting men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Tool Maker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Gneiting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gneiting 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Gneiting. 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 244 military records available for the last name Gneiting. For the veterans among your Gneiting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gneiting lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gneiting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gneiting in 1955 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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