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Gansmoe Family History

Gansmoe 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, Ganson, Ganoe, Gange, Passmore, Banse, Anson, Gans, Hanson

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Where is the Gansmoe family from?

You can see how Gansmoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansmoe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gansmoe families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gansmoe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gansmoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gansmoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gansmoe ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gansmoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gansmoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansmoe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gansmoe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gansmoe. For the veterans among your Gansmoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansmoe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Gansmoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gansmoe in 1976 was 79, and 78 in 1996.

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