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Gemsley Family History

Gemsley 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: Hemsley, Hensley, Heasley, Emley, Grasley, Wesley, Geisler, Hesley

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Where is the Gemsley family from?

You can see how Gemsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemsley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gemsley family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemsley's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gemsley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemsley 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 13 census records available for the last name Gemsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemsley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gemsley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gemsley. For the veterans among your Gemsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemsley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemsley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gemsley

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