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Gingras Family History

Gingras Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gingreau: probably a derivative of Old French gi(n)guer ‘to gambol to dance’ used as a nickname for a spirited happy-go-lucky individual.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gingras family from?

You can see how Gingras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gingras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gingras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Gingras family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gingras's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gingras families in 1841.
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What did your Gingras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gingras. 19% of Gingras men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Gingras women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gingras were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Gingras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gingras 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gingras. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gingras. For the veterans among your Gingras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gingras lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gingras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gingras in 1942 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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