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Gansloser Family History

Gansloser 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: Gasser, Ganster, Gensler, Gansemer, Ganser, Gassler, Cansler, Fansler

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Where is the Gansloser family from?

You can see how Gansloser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansloser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gansloser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gansloser families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gansloser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gansloser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gansloser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gansloser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gansloser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansloser 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gansloser. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gansloser. For the veterans among your Gansloser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansloser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gansloser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gansloser in 1966 was 81, and 73 in 1998.

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