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Ganthner Family History

Ganthner 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: Genthner, Gantner, Ganther, Ganter, Kantner, Gaither, Panther

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Ganthner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganthner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ganthner. 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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There are 71 military records available for the last name Ganthner. For the veterans among your Ganthner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganthner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ganthner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ganthner in 1967 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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