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Gintis Family History

Gintis 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: Gentis, Gillis, Gentes, Gines, Ganis, Gintz, Tinti, Lints, Lantis

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Where is the Gintis family from?

You can see how Gintis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gintis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gintis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gintis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gintis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gintis 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 Gintis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gintis. 100% of Gintis men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Gintis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Gintis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gintis 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 Gintis. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gintis. For the veterans among your Gintis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gintis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gintis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gintis in 1970 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gintis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gintis 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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