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Gangaware Family History

Gangaware 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: Gongaware, Gannaway, Manganaro, Ganaway, Gangwer, Gange, Sugawara

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Where is the Gangaware family from?

You can see how Gangaware families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gangaware family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gangaware families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gangaware families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gangaware's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gangaware families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gangaware surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gangaware ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Gangaware. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gangaware 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gangaware. 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 134 military records available for the last name Gangaware. For the veterans among your Gangaware ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gangaware lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gangaware life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gangaware in 1965 was 65, and 91 in 2002.

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