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Ginberg Family History

Ginberg 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: Gilberg, Winberg, Linberg, Grinberg, Finberg, Kinberg, Ginsberg

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Where is the Ginberg family from?

You can see how Ginberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ginberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Ginberg families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ginberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ginberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginberg 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 Ginberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginberg. 67% of Ginberg men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Ginberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ginberg were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Ginberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Ginberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginberg 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Ginberg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ginberg. For the veterans among your Ginberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ginberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ginberg in 1967 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginberg 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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