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Gineff Family History

Gineff 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: Neff, Gines, Greff, Graeff, Grieff, Mcneff, Rieff, Giles, Hines, Vine

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Where is the Gineff family from?

You can see how Gineff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gineff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gineff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gineff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gineff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gineff 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 18 census records available for the last name Gineff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gineff 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gineff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gineff. For the veterans among your Gineff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gineff lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Gineff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gineff in 1988 was 76, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gineff 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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