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Ginings Family History

Ginings 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: Winings, Gittings, Giddings, Vining, Goings, Livings, Gillings

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Where is the Ginings family from?

You can see how Ginings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginings family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ginings families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ginings's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ginings families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginings 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 303 census records available for the last name Ginings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginings 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ginings. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ginings. For the veterans among your Ginings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginings lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginings 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginings

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