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Ginan Family History

Ginan 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: Dinan, Ginn, Guinan, Finan, Linan, Givan, Guan, Gunn, Kinman, Gan

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Where is the Ginan family from?

You can see how Ginan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ginan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Ginan family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ginan's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ginan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Ginan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginan. 58% of Ginan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ginan women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ginan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Ginan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginan 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ginan. 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 Ginan. For the veterans among your Ginan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Ginan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ginan in 1977 was 67, and 63 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginan 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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