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Ganlt Family History

Ganlt 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: Gant, Gault, Gantt, Galt, Gall, Gale, Gal, Gange, Grant, Kant

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Where is the Ganlt family from?

You can see how Ganlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganlt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ganlt families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Ganlt families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganlt's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ganlt families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganlt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Ganlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganlt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ganlt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ganlt. For the veterans among your Ganlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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