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Ginsay Family History

Ginsay 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: Lindsay, Kinsey, Minsky, Linsky, Glinsky, Ginley, Linsey, Giesy

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Where is the Ginsay family from?

You can see how Ginsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginsay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ginsay families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginsay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ginsay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginsay 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 13 census records available for the last name Ginsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginsay 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 Ginsay. 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 Ginsay. For the veterans among your Ginsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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