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Ganon Family History

Ganon 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: Gann, Gannon, Gagnon, Garon, Gano, Sanon, Ganson, Hanon, Gamon, Danon

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Where is the Ganon family from?

You can see how Ganon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 54 Ganon families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ganon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ganon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ganon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ganon. 24% of Ganon men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Mouleur
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ganon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganon 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Ganon. 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 294 military records available for the last name Ganon. For the veterans among your Ganon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ganon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ganon in 1959 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

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