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Ganea Family History

Ganea 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: Galea, Ganem, Gane, Ganey, Gale, Cane, Gabel, Gange, Rana, Gates

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Where is the Ganea family from?

You can see how Ganea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganea family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Ganea family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganea's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ganea families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganea 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 86 census records available for the last name Ganea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganea 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Ganea. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ganea. For the veterans among your Ganea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganea lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ganea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ganea in 1965 was 76, and 104 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganea 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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