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Ginther Family History

Ginther Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Günther (see Guenther).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ginther family from?

You can see how Ginther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ginther families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginther's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Ginther families in 1891.
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What did your Ginther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginther. 18% of Ginther men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ginther women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ginther were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ginther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginther 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Ginther. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ginther. For the veterans among your Ginther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginther lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ginther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ginther in 1955 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginther 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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