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Gemson Family History

Gemson Surname Meaning

see Gimson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gemson family from?

You can see how Gemson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gemson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Gemson families living in Lancashire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Gemson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gemson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemson 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 Gemson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gemson. 75% of Gemson 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
    75%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%

What Gemson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Gemson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemson 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Gemson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gemson. For the veterans among your Gemson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Gemson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gemson in 1971 was 92, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemson 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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