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Gansbauer Family History

Gansbauer 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: Hallbauer, Spanbauer, Hanauer, Ganster, Gansemer, Warshauer, Ganser

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gansbauer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gansbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansbauer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gansbauer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gansbauer. For the veterans among your Gansbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansbauer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gansbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gansbauer in 1975 was 79, and 43 in 2003.

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