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Gantner Family History

Gantner Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Ganter 1 and

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


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Where is the Gantner family from?

You can see how Gantner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gantner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gantner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gantner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gantner families in 1891.
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What did your Gantner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gantner. 100% of Gantner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gantner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantner 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Gantner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gantner. For the veterans among your Gantner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gantner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gantner in 1959 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gantner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantner 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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