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Gingas Family History

Gingas 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: Gingras, Minas, Kangas, Ginger, Minhas, Viegas, Mangas, Minga, Vinas

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Where is the Gingas family from?

You can see how Gingas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gingas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gingas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gingas families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gingas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gingas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gingas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gingas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gingas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gingas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gingas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gingas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gingas. For the veterans among your Gingas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gingas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Gingas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gingas in 1970 was 70, and 77 in 1999.

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