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Gantzberg Family History

Gantzberg 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: Saltzberg, Gantzer, Ganter, Gantert, Sandberg, Salzberg, Landsberg

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Where is the Gantzberg family from?

You can see how Gantzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantzberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gantzberg families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gantzberg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gantzberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gantzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantzberg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gantzberg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gantzberg. For the veterans among your Gantzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantzberg lifespan?

Average Gantzberg life expectancy in 1981 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantzberg 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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