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Ganfor Family History

Ganfor 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, Ganter, Galford, Gaynor, Ganger, Kantor, Hanford, Gafford

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Where is the Ganfor family from?

You can see how Ganfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganfor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ganfor families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Ganfor family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ganfor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ganfor families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ganfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganfor 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ganfor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ganfor. For the veterans among your Ganfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganfor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Ganfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ganfor in 1969 was 80, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganfor 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.

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