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Ginlach Family History

Ginlach 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: Kinloch, Gerlach, Gierach, Gundlach, Milich, Winch, Flach, Lach

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Where is the Ginlach family from?

You can see how Ginlach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginlach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Ginlach families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Ginlach families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginlach's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Ginlach families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginlach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Ginlach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginlach 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ginlach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ginlach. For the veterans among your Ginlach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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