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Ginell Family History

Ginell 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: Gingell, Pinell, Gill, Gesell, Knell, Gunnell, Lindell, Guell, Wivell

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Where is the Ginell family from?

You can see how Ginell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ginell families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ginell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ginell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginell 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 97 census records available for the last name Ginell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginell 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 Ginell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ginell. For the veterans among your Ginell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Ginell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ginell in 1969 was 61, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginell 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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