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Ganos Family History

Ganos 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: Gans, Banos, Janos, Danos, Panos, Gano, Nanos, Manos, Ganis, Ganas

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Where is the Ganos family from?

You can see how Ganos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ganos families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ganos families in 1880.
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What did your Ganos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ganos. 50% of Ganos men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Waiter
    20%

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Ganos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganos 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Ganos. 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 83 military records available for the last name Ganos. For the veterans among your Ganos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ganos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ganos in 1964 was 76, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganos 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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