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Ganci Name Meaning

Italian: Sicilian variant of Gangi .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lanci, Gangi, Gauci, Lanni, Fauci, Lenci, Danzi, Lancia, Cianci

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Where is the Ganci family from?

You can see how Ganci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganci family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganci families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ganci families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganci's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ganci families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganci surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganci ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganci. 39% of Ganci men worked as a Barber and 50% of Ganci women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganci were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganci 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ganci. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 533 military records available for the last name Ganci. For the veterans among your Ganci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganci lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ganci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ganci in 1959 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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