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Ganton Family History

Ganton 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: Manton, Gayton, Banton, Canton, Gaston, Danton, Gunton, Gannon

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Where is the Ganton family from?

You can see how Ganton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Ganton families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ganton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ganton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganton 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 Ganton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ganton. 100% of Ganton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganton 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Ganton. 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 191 military records available for the last name Ganton. For the veterans among your Ganton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ganton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ganton in 1971 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganton 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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