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Gaenger Family History

Gaenger 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: Ganger, Saenger, Gienger, Gange, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Sanger

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Where is the Gaenger family from?

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

What did your Gaenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaenger. 100% of Gaenger men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Gaenger women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Gaenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaenger 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gaenger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gaenger. For the veterans among your Gaenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaenger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gaenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gaenger in 1976 was 91, and 82 in 2003.

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