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Ginie Family History

Ginie 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: Linde, Gange, Linge, Gioia, Vine, Line, Pine, Grine, Rinne, Winge

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Where is the Ginie family from?

You can see how Ginie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ginie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Ginie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ginie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ginie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Ginie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ginie. 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 military records available for the last name Ginie. For the veterans among your Ginie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ginie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ginie in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginie 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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