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Gemzer Family History

Gemzer 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: Genzer, Gemmer, Geller, Demler, Gelder, Remer, Semler, Semper, Kemper

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Where is the Gemzer family from?

You can see how Gemzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gemzer families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gemzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gemzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemzer 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 65 census records available for the last name Gemzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemzer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gemzer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gemzer. For the veterans among your Gemzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gemzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gemzer in 1962 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemzer 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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