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Gannar Family History

Gannar 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: Hanna, Tanner, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Mannan, Manna, Gunner, Gaynor

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Where is the Gannar family from?

You can see how Gannar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gannar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gannar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gannar family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gannar's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gannar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gannar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gannar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gannar. 100% of Gannar 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 193 census records available for the last name Gannar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gannar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gannar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gannar. For the veterans among your Gannar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gannar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Gannar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gannar in 1986 was 83, and 92 in 1998.

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