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Gandia Family History

Gandia Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Gandia in Valencia province.

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


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Where is the Gandia family from?

You can see how Gandia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gandia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gandia families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gandia's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gandia families in 1891.
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What did your Gandia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gandia. 75% of Gandia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gandia women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Ice Man
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Gandia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gandia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gandia. 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 302 military records available for the last name Gandia. For the veterans among your Gandia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gandia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gandia in 1960 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gandia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandia 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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