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Ginsherman Family History

Ginsherman Surname 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: Sherman, Kinderman, Ingerman, Inselman, Ausherman, Gunderman, Gierman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginsherman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Ginsherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginsherman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ginsherman. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ginsherman. For the veterans among your Ginsherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginsherman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Ginsherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ginsherman in 1981 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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