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Ginavan Family History

Ginavan 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: Canavan, Hanavan, Glavan, Kinahan, Girvan, Givan, Donavan, Gavan

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Where is the Ginavan family from?

You can see how Ginavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginavan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ginavan families living in Kansas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ginavan's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ginavan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginavan 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 Ginavan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ginavan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Ginavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginavan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ginavan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ginavan. For the veterans among your Ginavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginavan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ginavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ginavan in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginavan 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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