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Ganzel Family History

Ganzel Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Ganz.

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


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Where is the Ganzel family from?

You can see how Ganzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ganzel family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganzel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ganzel families in 1891.
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What did your Ganzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganzel. 34% of Ganzel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ganzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganzel were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Ganzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganzel 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Ganzel. 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 772 military records available for the last name Ganzel. For the veterans among your Ganzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganzel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ganzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ganzel in 1957 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganzel 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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