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Ganczar Family History

Ganczar 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: Ancar, Ganzer, Gancarz, Janczak, Gantzer, Lazar, Gander, Ganter

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Where is the Ganczar family from?

You can see how Ganczar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganczar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ganczar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganczar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ganczar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganczar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganczar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ganczar. 100% of Ganczar men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Ganczar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganczar 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ganczar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ganczar. For the veterans among your Ganczar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganczar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Ganczar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ganczar in 1974 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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