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Gemske Family History

Gemske 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: Demske, Geske, Genske, Demski, Ganske, Beske, Remke, Gemme, Meske

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Where is the Gemske family from?

You can see how Gemske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemske family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gemske family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gemske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemske 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 9 census records available for the last name Gemske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemske 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gemske. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gemske. For the veterans among your Gemske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemske lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Gemske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gemske in 1976 was 74, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gemske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemske 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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