This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ginevan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ginevan Family History

Ginevan 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: Ganesan, Linehan, Lineman, Girvan, Wineman, Fineman, Givan, Hineman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ginevan family from?

You can see how Ginevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginevan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ginevan families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ginevan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ginevan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginevan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ginevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ginevan. 100% of Ginevan women worked as a Housework.

View Census Data for Ginevan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ginevan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Ginevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginevan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ginevan

Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Ginevan. 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.

View all Ginevan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Ginevan. For the veterans among your Ginevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ginevan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ginevan family history

Discover More

What is the average Ginevan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ginevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ginevan in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginevan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginevan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ginevan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial