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Ganka Family History

Ganka 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: Galka, Gaska, Lanka, Manka, Banka, Janka, Hanka, Bank, Laska, Gange

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Where is the Ganka family from?

You can see how Ganka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ganka families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ganka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ganka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Ganka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganka 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ganka. 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 Ganka. For the veterans among your Ganka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ganka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ganka in 1958 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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