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Ganik Family History

Ganik 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: Banik, Lanik, Ganis, Yanik, Galik, Panik, Janik, Ganim, Gavin, Bank

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Where is the Ganik family from?

You can see how Ganik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ganik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ganik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ganik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ganik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganik 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 52 census records available for the last name Ganik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganik 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ganik. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ganik. For the veterans among your Ganik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganik lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Ganik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ganik in 2001 was 90, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganik 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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