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Gansinger Family History

Gansinger 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: Basinger, Kinsinger, Hassinger, Paysinger, Munsinger, Gelsinger

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Where is the Gansinger family from?

You can see how Gansinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gansinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gansinger families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Gansinger families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gansinger's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gansinger families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gansinger 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 75 census records available for the last name Gansinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gansinger 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gansinger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gansinger. For the veterans among your Gansinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gansinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Gansinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gansinger in 1970 was 86, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gansinger 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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