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Gwinnette Family History

Gwinnette 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: Ginnetti, Stinnette, Winnett, Gennette, Minette, Binette, Pinette

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Where is the Gwinnette family from?

You can see how Gwinnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwinnette family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gwinnette family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwinnette's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gwinnette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwinnette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gwinnette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gwinnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwinnette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gwinnette. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gwinnette. For the veterans among your Gwinnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwinnette lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Gwinnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gwinnette in 1994 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwinnette 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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