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Ginzberg Family History

Ginzberg 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: Ginsberg, Ginzburg, Kindberg, Gilberg, Winberg, Ginsburg, Linberg

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Where is the Ginzberg family from?

You can see how Ginzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginzberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginzberg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Ginzberg families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ginzberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ginzberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginzberg 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 843 census records available for the last name Ginzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginzberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ginzberg. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ginzberg. For the veterans among your Ginzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginzberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Ginzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ginzberg in 1955 was 52, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginzberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginzberg 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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