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Gansen Family History

Gansen Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland-Palatinate): derivative of Gans ‘goose’.

German: in some cases a habitational name from a place so named in former East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Gansen family from?

You can see how Gansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gansen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gansen families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gansen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gansen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gansen 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 Gansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gansen. 28% of Gansen men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Gansen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gansen were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansen 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Gansen. 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 568 military records available for the last name Gansen. For the veterans among your Gansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gansen in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gansen 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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