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Ganda Family History

Ganda 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: Landa, Banda, Gandy, Kanda, Gajda, Handa, Gazda, Gaida, Anda, Randa

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Where is the Ganda family from?

You can see how Ganda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ganda family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganda's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ganda families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganda. 57% of Ganda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ganda women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganda were Farm Helper and Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Ganda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganda 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Ganda. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ganda. For the veterans among your Ganda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganda lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Ganda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ganda in 1979 was 71, and 83 in 1999.

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