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Gindin Family History

Gindin Name 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: Hindin, Gindi, Linden, Landin, Ginn, Gilpin, Genin, Lindon, Godin

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Where is the Gindin family from?

You can see how Gindin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gindin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gindin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gindin families living in California. This was about 15% of all the recorded Gindin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gindin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gindin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gindin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Button Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gindin. 36% of Gindin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gindin women worked as a Button Sewer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Button Sewer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Gindin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gindin 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Gindin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Gindin. For the veterans among your Gindin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gindin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gindin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gindin in 1962 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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