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Gemas Family History

Gemas 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: Gemar, Gekas, Demas, German, Damas, Neman, Demar, Demay, Goeman

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Where is the Gemas family from?

You can see how Gemas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gemas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Gemas families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gemas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gemas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gemas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gemas. 50% of Gemas 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gemas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Gemas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gemas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Gemas. For the veterans among your Gemas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemas lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Gemas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gemas in 1945 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemas 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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