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Gandar Family History

Gandar 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: Gander, Gandara, Mander, Landa, Lander, Wander, Ganter, Banda, Gandy

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Where is the Gandar family from?

You can see how Gandar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gandar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Gandar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gandar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gandar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gandar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Gandar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandar 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gandar. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gandar. For the veterans among your Gandar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gandar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gandar in 1963 was 72, and 35 in 2003.

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