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Ganong Family History

Ganong Name Meaning

Variant of Genung a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Genung, Garon, Gaona, Gong, Bacon, Wang, Gano, Gann, Galang, Zanon

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Where is the Ganong family from?

You can see how Ganong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganong family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ganong families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ganong's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ganong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganong. 25% of Ganong men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ganong women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganong were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ganong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganong 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Ganong. 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 520 military records available for the last name Ganong. For the veterans among your Ganong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganong lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ganong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ganong in 1948 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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