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Ginthers Family History

Ginthers 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: Ginther, Gathers, Genther, Withers, Gethers, Ginter, Geathers

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Where is the Ginthers family from?

You can see how Ginthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginthers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginthers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ginthers family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginthers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ginthers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ginthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginthers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ginthers. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ginthers. For the veterans among your Ginthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginthers lifespan?

Average Ginthers life expectancy in 1992 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginthers 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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