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Genmel Family History

Genmel 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: Gemmel, Gendel, Gensel, Genzel, Engel, Mengel, Kenkel, Wendel, Hengel

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Where is the Genmel family from?

You can see how Genmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genmel family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Genmel family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genmel's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Genmel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genmel 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 32 census records available for the last name Genmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genmel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Genmel. 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 military records available for the last name Genmel. For the veterans among your Genmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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