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Ginters Family History

Ginters 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: Ginter, Winters, Winter, Minter, Ganter, Pinter, Gitter, Gantert

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Where is the Ginters family from?

You can see how Ginters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ginters family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginters's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ginters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginters 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 125 census records available for the last name Ginters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginters 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Ginters. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ginters. For the veterans among your Ginters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginters lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ginters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ginters in 1966 was 86, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginters 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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