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Gingg Family History

Gingg 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: Ging, Zingg, Lingg, Gong, King, Ling, Gange, Ying, Ring, Linge

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Where is the Gingg family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gingg. 58% of Gingg 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Gingg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Gingg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gingg 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gingg. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gingg. For the veterans among your Gingg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gingg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gingg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gingg in 1968 was 64, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gingg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gingg 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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