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Ginsler Family History

Ginsler 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: Giesler, Gensler, Gisler, Kinsler, Insley, Singler, Winkler, Giller

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Where is the Ginsler family from?

You can see how Ginsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginsler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ginsler families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ginsler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ginsler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginsler 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 Ginsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chesse Maker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginsler. 100% of Ginsler men worked as a Chesse Maker and 100% of Ginsler women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Chesse Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ginsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Ginsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginsler 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ginsler. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ginsler. For the veterans among your Ginsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginsler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ginsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ginsler in 1963 was 88, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ginsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginsler 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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