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Ginden Family History

Ginden 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: Linden, Minden, Winden, Hinden, Ginder, Sinden, Gidden, Gilden, Linde

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Where is the Ginden family from?

You can see how Ginden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Ginden family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginden's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ginden families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginden 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 Ginden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ginden. 50% of Ginden 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

What Ginden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Ginden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginden 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Ginden. 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 86 military records available for the last name Ginden. For the veterans among your Ginden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ginden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ginden in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginden 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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