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Ginsel Family History

Ginsel 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: Giesel, Sinsel, Kinsel, Gissel, Insel, Gensel, Gisel, Ginkel, Winkel

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Where is the Ginsel family from?

You can see how Ginsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginsel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginsel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ginsel families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ginsel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ginsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginsel 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 Ginsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginsel. 67% of Ginsel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ginsel women worked as a Farm Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Log Cutter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    100%

What Ginsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Ginsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginsel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ginsel. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ginsel. For the veterans among your Ginsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginsel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ginsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ginsel in 1964 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginsel 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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