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Ganner Family History

Ganner Name Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Tanner, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Gunner, Ganger, Danner, Kanner

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Where is the Ganner family from?

You can see how Ganner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Ganner family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ganner's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ganner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganner. 29% of Ganner men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Ganner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganner were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ganner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganner 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Ganner. 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 484 military records available for the last name Ganner. For the veterans among your Ganner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ganner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ganner in 1963 was 91, and 95 in 2002.

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