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Ginnell Family History

Ginnell 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: Gunnell, Tinnell, Gingell, Grinnell, Finnell, Pinnell, Linnell

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Where is the Ginnell family from?

You can see how Ginnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginnell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ginnell family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Ginnell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Ginnell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ginnell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Ginnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginnell 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Ginnell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ginnell. For the veterans among your Ginnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginnell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ginnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ginnell in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

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