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Ganis Name Meaning

Greek and Turkish: nickname for a rich man, from Turkish gani ‘rich’, of Arabic origin. English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Banis, Manis, Ganim, Garis, Janis, Danis, Gans, Gail, Annis, Rans

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Ganis Family Origin

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You can see how Ganis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganis families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ganis families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ganis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ganis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Ganis Family Occupations

What did your Ganis ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Ganis family was Carpenter. The most common Ganis occupation in the USA was Farmer. 62% of Ganis's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Basket Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ganis.

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  • Farmer

    62%

  • Laborer

    15%

  • Basket Maker

    8%

  • Carpenter

    8%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ganis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Ganis Historical Records

What Ganis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ganis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ganis. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ganis. For the veterans among your Ganis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Ganis Life Expectancy

What is the average Ganis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ganis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ganis in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ganis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganis 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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