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Gandig Family History

Gandig 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: Gandia, Bandi, Gander, Gandy, Gandhi, Danzig, Landin, Nadig, Zandi

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Where is the Gandig family from?

You can see how Gandig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gandig family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gandig's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Gandig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gandig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gandig. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gandig. For the veterans among your Gandig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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