Ganser Family History

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Ganser Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a breeder or keeper of geese, from an agent derivative of Middle High German gans ‘goose’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gander, Genser, Gaiser, Ganter, Ganster, Gasser, Manser, Gansen

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Ganser Family Origin

Where is the Ganser family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Ganser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganser families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Ganser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ganser's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ganser families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Ganser Family Occupations

    What did your Ganser ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Saloon Keeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ganser. The most common Ganser occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Ganser's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Ganser family was Baker.

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    • Farmer

      45%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Saloon Keeper

      7%

    • Baker

      3%

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

    Ganser Historical Records

    What Ganser family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ganser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Ganser

    Passenger List

    There are 934 immigration records available for the last name Ganser. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ganser. For the veterans among your Ganser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Ganser Life Expectancy

    What is the average Ganser lifespan?

    Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ganser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ganser in 1954 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ganser

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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