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Gandin Family History

Gandin 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: Landin, Gardin, Grandin, Sandin, Gaudin, Gandia, Gavin, Bandi, Gander

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Where is the Gandin family from?

You can see how Gandin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gandin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gandin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gandin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Gandin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandin 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 Gandin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Restaurant Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gandin. 100% of Gandin men worked as a Restaurant Keeper and 100% of Gandin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Restaurant Keeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gandin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gandin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandin 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Gandin. 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 141 military records available for the last name Gandin. For the veterans among your Gandin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gandin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gandin in 1962 was 78, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gandin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandin 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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