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Ganther Family History

Ganther Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ganter. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Ganther family from?

You can see how Ganther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganther families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 253 Ganther families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Ganther's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ganther families in 1911.
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What did your Ganther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Cantonnier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ganther. 34% of Ganther men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Ganther women worked as a Cantonnier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Cultivateur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cantonnier
    100%

What Ganther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ganther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganther 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Ganther. 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 405 military records available for the last name Ganther. For the veterans among your Ganther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganther lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ganther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ganther in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganther 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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