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Ganskey Family History

Ganskey 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: Ganske, Gaskey, Wansley, Sankey, Ansley, Lansky, Hansley, Gansen

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Where is the Ganskey family from?

You can see how Ganskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganskey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ganskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ganskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ganskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganskey 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 26 census records available for the last name Ganskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganskey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ganskey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ganskey. For the veterans among your Ganskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganskey lifespan?

Average Ganskey life expectancy in 1972 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ganskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganskey 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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