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Gandor Family History

Gandor 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, Landor, Sandor, Mander, Lander, Wander, Ganter, Sando, Gandy

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Where is the Gandor family from?

You can see how Gandor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gandor family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gandor's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gandor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gandor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandor 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gandor. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gandor. For the veterans among your Gandor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Gandor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gandor in 1973 was 61, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandor 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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