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Gano Family History

Gano Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gaineau itself a variant of Ganeau: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gagino from gagin ‘gain win’. The surname Gaineau is very rare in France.

Compare Ganoe and Gunnoe. Slovak (Gaňo) and Polish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gano family from?

You can see how Gano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gano families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gano's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gano families in 1891.
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What did your Gano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gano. 18% of Gano men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Gano women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gano were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Social Worker
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gano. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gano. For the veterans among your Gano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gano lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gano in 1956 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gano 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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