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Ganamey Family History

Ganamey 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: Gnagey, Ganley, Namey, Kanaley, Ganaway, Ganey, Gange, Manley, Hanley

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ganamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganamey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ganamey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ganamey. For the veterans among your Ganamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganamey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Ganamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ganamey in 1967 was 76, and 81 in 1994.

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