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Ghinter Family History

Ghinter 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: Grinter, Ginter, Winter, Minter, Ganter, Painter, Pointer, Pinter

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Where is the Ghinter family from?

You can see how Ghinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghinter family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ghinter family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghinter's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Ghinter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghinter 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 20 census records available for the last name Ghinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghinter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ghinter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ghinter. For the veterans among your Ghinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghinter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Ghinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ghinter in 1970 was 88, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghinter 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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