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Ganta Family History

Ganta Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): name borne by a sept of Kamma (agrarian) and Balija (trader) people from Telugu ganta ‘bell’.

Romanian (Ganţă): from a derivative of the personal name Gană Gane Ganu of Bulgarian origin (a pet form of local names corresponding to George).

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


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You can see how Ganta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ganta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ganta families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ganta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ganta families in 1920.
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What did your Ganta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ganta. 100% of Ganta men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Ganta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganta 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Ganta. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ganta. For the veterans among your Ganta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ganta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ganta in 1970 was 67, and 64 in 2003.

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