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Ginstrom Family History

Ginstrom 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: Linstrom, Renstrom, Wenstrom, Ranstrom, Lindstrom, Granstrom

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Where is the Ginstrom family from?

You can see how Ginstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginstrom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ginstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ginstrom family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginstrom's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ginstrom families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginstrom 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 43 census records available for the last name Ginstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginstrom 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ginstrom. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ginstrom. For the veterans among your Ginstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginstrom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Ginstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ginstrom in 1967 was 80, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginstrom 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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