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Gantman Family History

Gantman 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: Gartman, Hantman, Antman, Gayman, Oatman, Ganesan, Gutman, Hartman

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Where is the Gantman family from?

You can see how Gantman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gantman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gantman families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Gantman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gantman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gantman 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 Gantman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gantman. 31% of Gantman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gantman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gantman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Gantman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantman 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Gantman. 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 83 military records available for the last name Gantman. For the veterans among your Gantman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gantman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gantman in 1964 was 54, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gantman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantman 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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