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Ganvier Family History

Ganvier 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: Janvier, Gander, Ganter, Lanier, Ganger, Javier, Manier, Govier

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Where is the Ganvier family from?

You can see how Ganvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganvier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ganvier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ganvier family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganvier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Ganvier families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ganvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganvier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ganvier. 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 Ganvier. For the veterans among your Ganvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganvier 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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