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Ginsbury Family History

Ginsbury 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: Ginsburg, Kingsbury, Sainsbury, Hansbury, Ginsberg, Ginzburg

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Where is the Ginsbury family from?

You can see how Ginsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginsbury family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ginsbury families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Ginsbury family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginsbury's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ginsbury families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginsbury 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 Ginsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ginsbury. 100% of Ginsbury 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
    100%

What Ginsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Ginsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginsbury 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Ginsbury. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ginsbury. For the veterans among your Ginsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginsbury lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Ginsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ginsbury in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginsbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginsbury 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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