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Ganesh Name Meaning

Indian (southern states): from a personal name based on Hindi and Sanskrit gaṇeṣa ‘lord of the army’ (from gaṇa ‘army’ + īša). This is an epithet of the elephant-headed Hindu god the son of Shiva. Among Tamil and Malayalam speakers who have migrated from their home states it is a variant of Ganesan . — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

Similar surnames: Ganesan, Ramesh, Eanes, Manes, Sanes, Banes, Ganas, Gates, Granese

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Where is the Ganesh family from?

You can see how Ganesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganesh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ganesh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Ganesh families living in New Brunswick. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ganesh's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Ganesh families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
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Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk
100%

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Census Records
There are 130 census records available for the last name Ganesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganesh 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Ganesh. 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 260 military records available for the last name Ganesh. For the veterans among your Ganesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Ganesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganesh 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Ganesh. 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 260 military records available for the last name Ganesh. For the veterans among your Ganesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganesh lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Ganesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ganesh in 1979 was 50, and 50 in 2004.

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