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Ganak Family History

Ganak 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: Manak, Hanak, Janak, Ganas, Kanak, Yanak, Bank, Gange, Rana, Rank

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Where is the Ganak family from?

You can see how Ganak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ganak families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganak's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ganak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ganak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ganak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ganak. For the veterans among your Ganak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ganak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ganak in 1967 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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