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Gantan Family History

Gantan 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: Gaytan, Gaitan, Manton, Gant, Ganter, Gaetano, Gahan, Garten, Gayton

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Where is the Gantan family from?

You can see how Gantan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gantan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gantan family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gantan's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Gantan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gantan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gantan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gantan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Gantan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gantan. 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 Gantan. For the veterans among your Gantan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Gantan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gantan in 1987 was 74, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gantan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantan 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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