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Ganschow Family History

Ganschow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Ganschow family from?

You can see how Ganschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganschow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganschow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Ganschow families living in Michigan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ganschow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ganschow families in 1880.
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What did your Ganschow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganschow. 23% of Ganschow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ganschow women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ganschow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganschow 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Ganschow. 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 454 military records available for the last name Ganschow. For the veterans among your Ganschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganschow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ganschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ganschow in 1957 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganschow 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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