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Ganofsky Family History

Ganofsky 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: Yanofsky, Janofsky, Janovsky, Janosky, Janowsky, Lansky, Borofsky

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Where is the Ganofsky family from?

You can see how Ganofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ganofsky families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ganofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ganofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganofsky 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 Ganofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ganofsky. 100% of Ganofsky men worked as a Shipping Loader.

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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

  • Shipping Loader
    100%

What Ganofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Ganofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganofsky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ganofsky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ganofsky. For the veterans among your Ganofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganofsky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Ganofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ganofsky in 1981 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ganofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganofsky 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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