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Ginerson Family History

Ginerson 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: Einerson, Giberson, Iverson, Ingerson, Gunnerson, Enerson, Pierson

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Where is the Ginerson family from?

You can see how Ginerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginerson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ginerson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginerson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ginerson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ginerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginerson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ginerson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ginerson. For the veterans among your Ginerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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