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Ginka Family History

Ginka 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: Glinka, Zink, Gioia, Lipka, Pink, Fink, Mina, Giza, Bina, Ginn

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Where is the Ginka family from?

You can see how Ginka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ginka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ginka families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ginka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ginka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginka 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 50 census records available for the last name Ginka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginka 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ginka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ginka. For the veterans among your Ginka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Ginka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ginka in 1974 was 81, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginka 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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