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Gumel Family History

Gumel 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: Gugel, Gamel, Gumbel, Guel, Gabel, Hamel, Camel, Kusel, Kamel, Rubel

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Where is the Gumel family from?

You can see how Gumel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Gumel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Gumel families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gumel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumel 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 60 census records available for the last name Gumel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gumel. 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 Gumel. For the veterans among your Gumel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Gumel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gumel in 1979 was 77, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumel 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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