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Ghans Family History

Ghans 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: Hans, Gans, Ghant, Ghani, Ghan, Goans, Han, Chang, Zhang, Guan

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Where is the Ghans family from?

You can see how Ghans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghans family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Ghans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ghans families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghans 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 27 census records available for the last name Ghans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghans 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 Ghans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ghans. For the veterans among your Ghans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghans lifespan?

Average Ghans life expectancy in 2000 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghans 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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