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Gimnich Family History

Gimnich 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: Minnich, Kimmich, Simonich, Minich, Simich, Milich, Winch, Stanich

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Where is the Gimnich family from?

You can see how Gimnich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimnich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gimnich family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimnich's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gimnich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gimnich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimnich 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gimnich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Gimnich. For the veterans among your Gimnich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimnich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gimnich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gimnich in 1968 was 72, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimnich 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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