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Ganczak Family History

Ganczak Name 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: Janczak, Barczak, Walczak, Stanczak, Franczak, Antczak, Matczak

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Where is the Ganczak family from?

You can see how Ganczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ganczak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganczak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ganczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganczak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ganczak. 100% of Ganczak women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Ganczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganczak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ganczak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Ganczak. For the veterans among your Ganczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganczak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ganczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ganczak in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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