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Ganghan Family History

Ganghan 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: Gaughan, Gahan, Mangan, Langham, Ganesan, Langan, Vaughan, Gavaghan

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Where is the Ganghan family from?

You can see how Ganghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ganghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ganghan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ganghan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ganghan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganghan. 43% of Ganghan men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Ganghan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganghan were Foreman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Policeman
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganghan 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Ganghan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ganghan. For the veterans among your Ganghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganghan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Ganghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ganghan in 1985 was 65, and 63 in 1988.

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