This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gandera family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gandera Family History

Gandera Surname 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: Gander, Gandara, Bandera, Andera, Mander, Lander, Wander, Ganter

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gandera family from?

You can see how Gandera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gandera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gandera families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gandera's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gandera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gandera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gandera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandera census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gandera

Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Gandera. 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.

View all Gandera immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Gandera. For the veterans among your Gandera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gandera military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gandera family history

Discover More

What is the average Gandera lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Gandera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gandera in 1956 was 37, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gandera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandera 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gandera family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial