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Ganim Name Meaning

Arabic: variant of Ghanem .

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


Similar surnames: Ganem, Ganis, Greim, Ghani, Danis, Gano, Garis, Gantz, Gain, Naim

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Where is the Ganim family from?

You can see how Ganim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ganim families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ganim's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ganim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganim. 36% of Ganim men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Ganim women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganim were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Shoe Worker
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Floor Lady
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganim 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Ganim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Ganim. For the veterans among your Ganim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganim lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ganim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ganim in 1959 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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