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Gincley Family History

Gincley 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: Ginley, Lindley, Tingley, Insley, Winkley, Finley, Kinsley, Pingley

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Where is the Gincley family from?

You can see how Gincley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gincley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gincley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gincley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gincley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gincley 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 34 census records available for the last name Gincley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gincley 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 immigration records available for the last name Gincley. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gincley. For the veterans among your Gincley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gincley lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Gincley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gincley in 1979 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gincley 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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