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Ganovsky Family History

Ganovsky 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: Janovsky, Makovsky, Hajovsky, Kanevsky, Yanofsky, Janosky, Janowsky

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Where is the Ganovsky family from?

You can see how Ganovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganovsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ganovsky family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ganovsky's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Ganovsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganovsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganovsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ganovsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Ganovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganovsky 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ganovsky. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ganovsky. For the veterans among your Ganovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganovsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ganovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ganovsky in 1971 was 68, and 44 in 2002.

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