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Ganowsky Family History

Ganowsky 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: Janowsky, Janowski, Danowski, Sadowsky, Yanofsky, Janovsky, Janosky

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Where is the Ganowsky family from?

You can see how Ganowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ganowsky families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ganowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ganowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ganowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganowsky 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Ganowsky. 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 Ganowsky. For the veterans among your Ganowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganowsky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Ganowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ganowsky in 1975 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganowsky 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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