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Gersemehl Family History

Gersemehl 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: Gensemer, Gerstel, Gesell, Griesel, Ermel, Griebel, Germer, Gersten

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What did your Gersemehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gersemehl. 100% of Gersemehl men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gersemehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersemehl 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 Gersemehl. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gersemehl. For the veterans among your Gersemehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersemehl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gersemehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gersemehl in 1965 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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