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Ganison Family History

Ganison 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: Ganson, Danison, Anson, Grandison, Hanson, Ranson, Faison, Maison

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Where is the Ganison family from?

You can see how Ganison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Ganison families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ganison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ganison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganison 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 Ganison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganison. 29% of Ganison men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Ganison women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganison were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Ganison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ganison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganison 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ganison. 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 121 military records available for the last name Ganison. For the veterans among your Ganison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ganison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ganison in 1963 was 49, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ganison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganison 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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