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Ginther Name Meaning

South German: variant of Günther (see Guenther ).

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


Similar surnames: Ginter, Gunther, Guinther, Winther, Ginder, Ganther, Kinter, Gentner

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Where is the Ginther family from?

You can see how Ginther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ginther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ginther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Ginther families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ginther's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ginther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ginther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ginther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ginther. 84% of Ginther men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Butter Maker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ginther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ginther 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Ginther. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ginther. For the veterans among your Ginther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ginther lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ginther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ginther in 1955 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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