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Gandara Family History

Gandara Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician (Gándara): habitational name from any of numerous places in northern Portugal and Galicia so named from gándara ‘barren land’.

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


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Where is the Gandara family from?

You can see how Gandara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gandara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gandara families living in Leicestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gandara's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gandara families in 1891.
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What did your Gandara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gandara. 100% of Gandara 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 Gandara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandara 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gandara. 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 580 military records available for the last name Gandara. For the veterans among your Gandara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandara lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gandara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gandara in 1956 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gandara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandara 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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