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Ganderman Family History

Ganderman 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: Gunderman, Anderman, Landerman, Angerman, Kinderman, Alderman

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Where is the Ganderman family from?

You can see how Ganderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganderman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ganderman families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ganderman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ganderman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Ganderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganderman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ganderman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ganderman. For the veterans among your Ganderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganderman lifespan?

Average Ganderman life expectancy in 2003 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganderman 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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