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Ginister Family History

Ginister 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: Finster, Ganster, Gilster, Linster, Geister, Ginter, Minster

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Where is the Ginister family from?

You can see how Ginister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginister family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ginister families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ginister families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ginister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginister 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ginister. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ginister. For the veterans among your Ginister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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