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Gandelman Family History

Gandelman 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: Andelman, Gendelman, Handelman, Adelman, Gunderman, Gunselman

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Where is the Gandelman family from?

You can see how Gandelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gandelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gandelman families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gandelman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gandelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gandelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gandelman. 100% of Gandelman men worked as a Furrier.

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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

  • Furrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Gandelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandelman 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Gandelman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gandelman. For the veterans among your Gandelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandelman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Gandelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gandelman in 1952 was 47, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandelman 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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