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Gantenbein Family History

Gantenbein Surname Meaning

Swiss German and South German: nickname meaning ‘goose leg’ presumably from Romansh ganta ‘wild goose’.

It combines elements from different linguistic origins to create a unique identifier.

The term reflects both the geographical and cultural influences in the region.

Middle High German bein translates to ‘bone leg’, further contributing to the nickname's meaning.

This suggests a descriptive nature tied to characteristics associated with the term.

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


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Where is the Gantenbein family from?

You can see how Gantenbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantenbein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gantenbein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Gantenbein families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gantenbein's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gantenbein families in 1880.
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What did your Gantenbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gantenbein. 37% of Gantenbein men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gantenbein women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gantenbein were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gantenbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantenbein 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Gantenbein. 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 277 military records available for the last name Gantenbein. For the veterans among your Gantenbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantenbein lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gantenbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gantenbein in 1942 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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