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Gansa Family History

Gansa 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: Gans, Jansa, Gansz, Gange, Rana, Basa, Landa, Dana, Hanna, Gant

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Where is the Gansa family from?

You can see how Gansa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gansa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gansa families living in Mississippi. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gansa's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gansa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gansa 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 82 census records available for the last name Gansa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansa 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gansa. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gansa. For the veterans among your Gansa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gansa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gansa

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