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Gimnig Family History

Gimnig 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: Gimlin, Ging, Virnig, Dimmig, Gillig, Minnig, Giang, Imig, Gong

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Where is the Gimnig family from?

You can see how Gimnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimnig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gimnig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimnig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gimnig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimnig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gimnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimnig 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gimnig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gimnig. For the veterans among your Gimnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimnig lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Gimnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gimnig in 1975 was 64, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimnig 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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