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Ganders Family History

Ganders 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: Gander, Anders, Sanders, Manders, Zanders, Landers, Xanders, Mander

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Where is the Ganders family from?

You can see how Ganders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ganders families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ganders's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ganders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganders 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 Ganders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganders. 43% of Ganders men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ganders women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganders were Farm Laborer and Spooler.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    20%
  • Comptometer Operator
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Spooler
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganders 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Ganders. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ganders. For the veterans among your Ganders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganders lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ganders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ganders in 1968 was 71, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganders 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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