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Ginsley Family History

Ginsley 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: Insley, Kinsley, Tinsley, Linsley, Ginley, Ainsley, Hinsley, Lindley

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Where is the Ginsley family from?

You can see how Ginsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ginsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ginsley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ginsley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ginsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ginsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Homework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginsley. 22% of Ginsley men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ginsley women worked as a Homework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ginsley were Farming and Foreman. .

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Homework
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stringer
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
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What Ginsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Ginsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginsley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ginsley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ginsley. For the veterans among your Ginsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginsley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Ginsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ginsley in 1970 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

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