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Ginett Family History

Ginett 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: Minett, Genett, Garnett, Minette, Arnett, Gurnett, Nett, Rivett

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Where is the Ginett family from?

You can see how Ginett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ginett families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ginett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ginett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Ginett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginett 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ginett. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ginett. For the veterans among your Ginett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ginett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ginett in 1971 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginett 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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