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Ginty Family History

Ginty Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Sligo): shortened form of McGinty an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Fhionnachtaigh.

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


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Where is the Ginty family from?

You can see how Ginty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Ginty families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Ginty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ginty families in 1911.
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What did your Ginty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ginty. 34% of Ginty men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ginty women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ginty were Policeman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Fireman
    6%
  • Policeman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ginty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginty 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ginty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ginty. For the veterans among your Ginty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginty lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ginty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ginty in 1942 was 26, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ginty 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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