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Gineste Family History

Gineste 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: Minette, Binette, Pinette, Genest, Giese, Gines, Gieske, Giles

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Where is the Gineste family from?

You can see how Gineste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gineste family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gineste families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gineste family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gineste's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gineste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gineste 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 Gineste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gineste. 100% of Gineste men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gineste women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gineste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Gineste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gineste 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gineste. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gineste. For the veterans among your Gineste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gineste lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gineste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gineste in 1972 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gineste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gineste 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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