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Gintzell Family History

Gintzell 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: Gingell, Wentzell, Kintzel, Gentzel, Gunnell, Cantrell, Lindell

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Where is the Gintzell family from?

You can see how Gintzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gintzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gintzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gintzell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gintzell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gintzell families in 1880.
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What did your Gintzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gintzell. 100% of Gintzell men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Gintzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Gintzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gintzell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gintzell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gintzell. For the veterans among your Gintzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gintzell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Gintzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gintzell in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gintzell 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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