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Ghaner Family History

Ghaner 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: Graner, Haner, Shaner, Ghanem, Hamer, Gander, Hager, Ganter, Garner

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Where is the Ghaner family from?

You can see how Ghaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghaner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ghaner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghaner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ghaner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghaner 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 90 census records available for the last name Ghaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghaner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ghaner. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ghaner. For the veterans among your Ghaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghaner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ghaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ghaner in 1967 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghaner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghaner 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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