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Gannan Family History

Gannan 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: Mannan, Hannan, Gannon, Annan, Grannan, Cannan, Bannan, Kannan

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Where is the Gannan family from?

You can see how Gannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gannan family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gannan's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Gannan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gannan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gannan. 24% of Gannan men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Gannan women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gannan were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gannan 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Gannan. 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 316 military records available for the last name Gannan. For the veterans among your Gannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gannan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gannan in 1959 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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