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Ganong Family History

Ganong Surname Meaning

Variant of Genung a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ganong family from?

You can see how Ganong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganong family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Ganong families living in New Brunswick. This was about 96% of all the recorded Ganong's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Ganong families in 1911.
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What did your Ganong ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ganong. 67% of Ganong men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ganong women worked as an Income.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Superintendent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ganong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganong 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Ganong. 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 520 military records available for the last name Ganong. For the veterans among your Ganong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganong lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ganong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ganong in 1948 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganong 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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