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Gantos Family History

Gantos 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: Santos, Antos, Cantos, Manton, Gates, Gant, Ganter, Gayton, Banton

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Where is the Gantos family from?

You can see how Gantos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gantos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gantos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gantos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gantos 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 122 census records available for the last name Gantos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantos 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Gantos. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gantos. For the veterans among your Gantos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gantos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gantos in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantos 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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