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Gankroger Family History

Gankroger 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: Ganger, Garger, Kroger, Gange, Anker, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Kroner

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Where is the Gankroger family from?

You can see how Gankroger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gankroger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gankroger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Gankroger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gankroger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gankroger families in 1891.
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What did your Gankroger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpet Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gankroger. 100% of Gankroger men worked as a Carpet Weaver and 100% of Gankroger 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

  • Carpet Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gankroger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Gankroger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gankroger 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gankroger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gankroger. For the veterans among your Gankroger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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