Ghan Family History

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Ghan Name Meaning

Reduced form of Irish McGhan, a variant of McGann.

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


Similar surnames: Shan, Whan, Han, Gean, Goan, Gahan, Ban, Shean, Hand, Shaw

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Ghan Family Origin

Where is the Ghan family from?

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You can see how Ghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghan families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ghan families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ghan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ghan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Ghan Family Occupations

What did your Ghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Ghan family was R. R. Section Foreman. The most common Ghan occupation in Canada was Section Man. 50% of Ghan's were Section Mans. Section Man and Mouleur were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Ghan.

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  • Section Man

    50%

  • Mouleur

    25%

  • R. R. Section Foreman

    25%

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

Ghan Historical Records

What Ghan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghan 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 Ghan. 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 Ghan. For the veterans among your Ghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Ghan Life Expectancy

What is the average Ghan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ghan in 1962 was 41, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghan 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.

Famous Ghan Family

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