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Gansz Family History

Gansz Surname Meaning

German: archaic variant of Gans. This form of the surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Gansz family from?

You can see how Gansz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gansz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gansz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gansz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gansz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gansz 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 Gansz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gansz. 31% of Gansz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gansz women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gansz were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Gansz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gansz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansz 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Gansz. 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 145 military records available for the last name Gansz. For the veterans among your Gansz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gansz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gansz in 1963 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gansz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gansz 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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