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Ganson Family History

Ganson Surname Meaning

Scottish (Caithness): from the personal name Gavin + son.

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


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Where is the Ganson family from?

You can see how Ganson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Ganson families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ganson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ganson families in 1891.
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What did your Ganson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ganson. 100% of Ganson men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Ganson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Shorthand Typist
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ganson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ganson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ganson. For the veterans among your Ganson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ganson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ganson in 1951 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganson 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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