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Gangwer Family History

Gangwer Surname Meaning

Variant of Gangewere a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Gangwer family from?

You can see how Gangwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gangwer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gangwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 19 Gangwer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Gangwer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gangwer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gangwer 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 Gangwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gangwer. 17% of Gangwer men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Gangwer women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gangwer were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gangwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gangwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gangwer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gangwer. 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 352 military records available for the last name Gangwer. For the veterans among your Gangwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gangwer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gangwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gangwer in 1957 was 34, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gangwer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gangwer 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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