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Ginlet Family History

Ginlet 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: Ginley, Gillet, Giles, Billet, Millet, Giller, Finley, Ginger, Gillen

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Where is the Ginlet family from?

You can see how Ginlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginlet family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ginlet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Ginlet family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginlet's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ginlet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Ginlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginlet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ginlet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ginlet. For the veterans among your Ginlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginlet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginlet 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 Ginlet

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