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Gnagy Name Meaning

Variant of Gnagey a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Gnagey, Nagy, Geary, Gray, Hagy, Kanagy, Nay, Keagy, Gragg, Gay

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Where is the Gnagy family from?

You can see how Gnagy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnagy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gnagy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gnagy family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnagy's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gnagy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnagy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gnagy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gnagy. 43% of Gnagy men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gnagy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gnagy were Teacher and Cook. .

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gnagy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnagy 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gnagy. 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 275 military records available for the last name Gnagy. For the veterans among your Gnagy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnagy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Gnagy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gnagy in 1952 was 32, and 85 in 2002.

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