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Ginster Family History

Ginster 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: Finster, Ganster, Gilster, Linster, Ginter, Minster, Winter, Fenster

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Where is the Ginster family from?

You can see how Ginster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ginster families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ginster's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ginster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ginster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ginster. 50% of Ginster 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 384 census records available for the last name Ginster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginster 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ginster. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ginster. For the veterans among your Ginster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ginster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ginster in 1964 was 79, and 58 in 2001.

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