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Ghann Family History

Ghann 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: Hann, Gann, Gnann, Ghant, Shann, Ghani, Ghan, Han, Chang, Hain

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Where is the Ghann family from?

You can see how Ghann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ghann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Ghann family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghann's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Ghann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Ghann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghann 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ghann. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ghann. For the veterans among your Ghann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ghann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ghann in 1964 was 57, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghann 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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