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Gummells Family History

Gummells 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: Gunnells, Gemmell, Gammell, Hummell, Rummell, Gunnell, Hummel, Guell

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Where is the Gummells family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gummells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gummells ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gummells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gummells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gummells 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 Gummells. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gummells. For the veterans among your Gummells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gummells lifespan?

Average Gummells life expectancy in 1973 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gummells 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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