Ganesh Family History

Ganesh Surname 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, Danes

763	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
260	Military Records
202	Immigration Records
130	Census and Voter Lists
32	Member Trees

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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.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganesh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Ganesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganesh. 100% of Ganesh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ganesh women worked as a Clerk.

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Clerk

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What Ganesh family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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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Military Records

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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Ganesh Surname Meaning

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

Where is the Ganesh family from?

What did your Ganesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganesh. 100% of Ganesh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ganesh women worked as a Clerk.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

Clerk

100%

What Ganesh family records will you find?

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.

Ganesh Family History

Ganesh Surname Meaning

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Ganesh Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Ganesh

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Where is the Ganesh family from?

What did your Ganesh ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Ganesh family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ganesh lifespan?

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