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Gannin Family History

Gannin 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: Gannon, Fannin, Gunnin, Annin, Lannin, Gavin, Cannon, Hankin, Mannan

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Where is the Gannin family from?

You can see how Gannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gannin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gannin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gannin families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gannin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gannin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gannin 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 354 census records available for the last name Gannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gannin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gannin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gannin. For the veterans among your Gannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gannin lifespan?

Average Gannin life expectancy in 1971 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gannin 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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