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Ganslen Family History

Ganslen 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: Gansen, Wansley, Ansley, Hansley, Ganske, Galen, Gadsden, Ganster

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Where is the Ganslen family from?

You can see how Ganslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganslen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ganslen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ganslen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ganslen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ganslen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ganslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganslen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ganslen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ganslen. For the veterans among your Ganslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganslen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Ganslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ganslen in 1968 was 78, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganslen 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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