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Ganshorn Family History

Ganshorn Surname Meaning

South German: presumably a topographic name from Gans ‘goose’ + Horn ‘promontory’ or ‘horn of land’. Compare Goshorn.

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


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Where is the Ganshorn family from?

You can see how Ganshorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganshorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganshorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ganshorn families living in Herefordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ganshorn's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Ganshorn families in 1891.
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What did your Ganshorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ganshorn. 100% of Ganshorn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Ganshorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Ganshorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganshorn 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Ganshorn. 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 232 military records available for the last name Ganshorn. For the veterans among your Ganshorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganshorn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ganshorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ganshorn in 1968 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganshorn 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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