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Ganninger Family History

Ganninger 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: Wanninger, Wenninger, Groninger, Henninger, Greninger, Penninger

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Where is the Ganninger family from?

You can see how Ganninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ganninger families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganninger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ganninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ganninger. 50% of Ganninger men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Driver
    50%
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What Ganninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Ganninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganninger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ganninger. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ganninger. For the veterans among your Ganninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganninger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ganninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ganninger in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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