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Ganskow Family History

Ganskow 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, Pankow, Anslow, Gasko, Ganson, Waskow, Ganschow, Glasgow

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Where is the Ganskow family from?

You can see how Ganskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganskow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ganskow family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganskow's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ganskow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganskow 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 111 census records available for the last name Ganskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganskow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ganskow. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ganskow. For the veterans among your Ganskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganskow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ganskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ganskow in 1966 was 70, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganskow 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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