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Gommell Family History

Gommell 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: Gemmell, Gammell, Gorrell, Gammel, Rommel, Hommel, Gowell, Gemmel

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Where is the Gommell family from?

You can see how Gommell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gommell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Gommell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gommell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gommell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gommell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Gommell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gommell 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gommell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gommell. For the veterans among your Gommell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gommell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gommell 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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