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Ganslow Family History

Ganslow 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: Anslow, Winslow, Maslow, Kinslow, Denslow, Ganson, Manilow, Enslow

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Where is the Ganslow family from?

You can see how Ganslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganslow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ganslow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganslow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ganslow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganslow 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 137 census records available for the last name Ganslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganslow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ganslow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ganslow. For the veterans among your Ganslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganslow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1973, in the United States, Ganslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ganslow in 1970 was 77, and 84 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganslow 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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