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Gingras Family History

Gingras Name Meaning

Altered form of French Gingreau: probably a derivative of Old French gi(n)guer ‘to gambol to dance’ used as a nickname for a spirited happy-go-lucky individual. Compare Gingrass and Shangraw .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gras, Gingell, Ingman, Kings, Pinkas, Mingus, Grigas, Rings, Ganas

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Where is the Gingras family from?

You can see how Gingras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gingras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gingras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,190 Gingras families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Gingras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gingras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gingras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gingras ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gingras. 26% of Gingras men worked as a Cultivateur and 13% of Gingras women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gingras were Fils De Cultivateur and Commis. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    26%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    13%
  • Cultivateur
    9%
  • Servante
    8%
  • Commis
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gingras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Gingras. For the veterans among your Gingras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gingras lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gingras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gingras in 1942 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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