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Gansis Family History

Gansis 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: Ganis, Danis, Annis, Manis, Gans, Gass, Gansen, Dansie, Banis, Gareis

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Where is the Gansis family from?

You can see how Gansis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gansis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gansis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gansis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gansis 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 33 census records available for the last name Gansis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gansis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gansis. For the veterans among your Gansis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Gansis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gansis in 1978 was 55, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gansis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gansis 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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