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Gantener Family History

Gantener 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: Gantner, Ganter, Gardener, Kantner, Gartner, Gansemer, Santner

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Where is the Gantener family from?

You can see how Gantener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gantener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gantener families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gantener's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gantener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gantener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantener 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gantener. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gantener. For the veterans among your Gantener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantener lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Gantener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gantener in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantener 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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