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Ginner Family History

Ginner Surname Meaning

see Jenner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ginner family from?

You can see how Ginner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ginner families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ginner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ginner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ginner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginner. 28% of Ginner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ginner women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ginner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginner 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Ginner. 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 287 military records available for the last name Ginner. For the veterans among your Ginner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ginner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ginner in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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