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Ginnett Family History

Ginnett 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: Gannett, Gunnett, Ginnetti, Kinnett, Sinnett, Winnett, Gennett

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Where is the Ginnett family from?

You can see how Ginnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ginnett families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ginnett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ginnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ginnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ginnett. 72% of Ginnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Circus Artiste
    29%

What Ginnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ginnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginnett 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Ginnett. 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 203 military records available for the last name Ginnett. For the veterans among your Ginnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginnett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ginnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ginnett in 1964 was 50, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginnett 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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