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Ghantt Family History

Ghantt 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: Ghant, Gantt, Hatt, Gant, Grant, Granat, Gatt, Glantz, Chant, Bhatt

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Where is the Ghantt family from?

You can see how Ghantt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghantt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghantt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ghantt family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghantt's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ghantt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghantt 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 73 census records available for the last name Ghantt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghantt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ghantt. 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 215 military records available for the last name Ghantt. For the veterans among your Ghantt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghantt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ghantt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ghantt in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghantt 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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