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Gindler Family History

Gindler 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: Kindler, Rindler, Girdler, Zindler, Gendler, Lindler, Ginder, Windler

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Where is the Gindler family from?

You can see how Gindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gindler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gindler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gindler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gindler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gindler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gindler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gindler. 100% of Gindler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gindler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Gindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gindler 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gindler. 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 274 military records available for the last name Gindler. For the veterans among your Gindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gindler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gindler in 1965 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gindler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gindler 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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