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Ginel Family History

Ginel 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: Giel, Gibel, Gines, Pinel, Gisel, Ginkel, Gill, Kiel, Gabel, Giles

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Where is the Ginel family from?

You can see how Ginel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ginel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ginel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ginel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ginel. 50% of Ginel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Ginel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginel 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ginel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ginel. For the veterans among your Ginel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ginel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ginel in 1967 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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