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Gmelin Family History

Gmelin Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an unhurried person from Middle High German gmēle based on the adjective gemach ‘comfortable calm’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gmelin family from?

You can see how Gmelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gmelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gmelin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gmelin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gmelin families in 1891.
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What did your Gmelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gmelin. 50% of Gmelin men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Gmelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Gmelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmelin 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Gmelin. 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 175 military records available for the last name Gmelin. For the veterans among your Gmelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmelin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gmelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gmelin in 1945 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gmelin 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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