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Gantte Family History

Gantte 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: Gantt, Gange, Gant, Ganter, Matte, Sante, Gatt, Ganske, Ante, Fante

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gantte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gantte ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gantte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantte 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gantte. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gantte. For the veterans among your Gantte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantte lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Gantte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gantte in 1980 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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