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Gingan Family History

Gingan 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: Kingan, Kinman, Mangan, Dinan, Grogan, Inman, Lingen, Ringen, Ginn

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Where is the Gingan family from?

You can see how Gingan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gingan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Gingan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Gingan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gingan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gingan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gingan 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 257 census records available for the last name Gingan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gingan 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gingan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gingan. For the veterans among your Gingan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gingan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gingan 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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