History of your Surname
Get access to Ganskopp family records.Start a free trial

Ganskopp Family History

Ganskopp 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: Ganske, Gasko, Gaskamp, Ganson, Groskopf, Kopp, Knopp, Kaneko, Anson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Ganskopp family from?

You can see how Ganskopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganskopp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ganskopp family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ganskopp's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ganskopp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganskopp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganskopp ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ganskopp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ganskopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganskopp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Ganskopp

Passenger Lists

There are 92 immigration records available for the last name Ganskopp. 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.

View all Ganskopp immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Ganskopp. For the veterans among your Ganskopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ganskopp military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ganskopp family history

Discover More

What is the average Ganskopp lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ganskopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ganskopp in 1947 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ganskopp

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ganskopp family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Ganskopp last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial