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Gemble Family History

Gemble 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: Kemble, Gamble, Gumble, Pemble, Gimble, Temple, Gable, Kimble

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Where is the Gemble family from?

You can see how Gemble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gemble families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gemble family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gemble's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Gemble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemble 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 Gemble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gemble. 100% of Gemble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gemble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Gemble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemble 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Gemble. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gemble. For the veterans among your Gemble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemble lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Gemble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gemble in 1969 was 63, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gemble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemble 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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