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Ginnerty Family History

Ginnerty 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: Finnerty, Ginnetti, Minnerly, Gingery, Finerty, Pinner, Gilbert

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Where is the Ginnerty family from?

You can see how Ginnerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginnerty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ginnerty families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Ginnerty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginnerty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ginnerty families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginnerty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ginnerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ginnerty. 100% of Ginnerty men worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Ginnerty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Ginnerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginnerty 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ginnerty. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ginnerty. For the veterans among your Ginnerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginnerty lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ginnerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ginnerty in 1971 was 86, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginnerty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginnerty 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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