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Gansheimer Family History

Gansheimer 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: Gensheimer, Gansemer, Manheimer, Mannheimer, Gensemer, Dahlheimer

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Where is the Gansheimer family from?

You can see how Gansheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gansheimer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gansheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gansheimer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gansheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansheimer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gansheimer. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gansheimer. For the veterans among your Gansheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansheimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gansheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gansheimer in 1963 was 43, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gansheimer 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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