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Ginne Family History

Ginne 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: Rinne, Finne, Ginn, Kinne, Linne, Winne, Linde, Gange, Pinner, Gunn

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Where is the Ginne family from?

You can see how Ginne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ginne families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ginne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ginne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginne 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 432 census records available for the last name Ginne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginne 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Ginne. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ginne. For the veterans among your Ginne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginne lifespan?

Average Ginne life expectancy in 1986 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginne 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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