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Gandenberger Family History

Gandenberger 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: Landenberger, Brandenberger, Lindenberger, Vandenberge, Greenberger

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Where is the Gandenberger family from?

You can see how Gandenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gandenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gandenberger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gandenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gandenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gandenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gandenberger. 100% of Gandenberger men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Gandenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandenberger 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gandenberger. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gandenberger. For the veterans among your Gandenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandenberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gandenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gandenberger in 1964 was 67, and 32 in 2003.

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