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Gance Family History

Gance 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: Gange, Lance, Hance, Dance, Ganje, Gonce, Gaunce, Vance, Rance, Mance

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Where is the Gance family from?

You can see how Gance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gance family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gance. 38% of Gance men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Gance women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gance were Salesman and Spinner.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    40%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Spinner
    20%

What Gance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gance 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Gance. 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 343 military records available for the last name Gance. For the veterans among your Gance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gance lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gance in 1966 was 33, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gance 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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