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Ganus Family History

Ganus Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Gurganus a surname of Welsh origin.

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


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Where is the Ganus family from?

You can see how Ganus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ganus families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ganus's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ganus families in 1840.
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What did your Ganus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganus. 39% of Ganus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ganus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganus were New Worker and 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ganus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganus 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ganus. 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 586 military records available for the last name Ganus. For the veterans among your Ganus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ganus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ganus in 1943 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganus 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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