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Ginz Family History

Ginz 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: Ganz, Ginn, Sinz, Linz, Ging, Gintz, Gin, Hinz, Genz, Binz

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Where is the Ginz family from?

You can see how Ginz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ginz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ginz families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ginz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ginz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ginz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginz. 100% of Ginz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ginz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Ginz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginz 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Ginz. 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 234 military records available for the last name Ginz. For the veterans among your Ginz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Ginz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ginz in 1965 was 66, and 86 in 1997.

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