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Gema Family History

Gema 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: Gera, Gemar, Gima, Gemma, Gama, Lema, Zema, German, Ma, Kemp

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Where is the Gema family from?

You can see how Gema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gema family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gema families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gema's in USA. California had the highest population of Gema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gema 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 Gema ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Gema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Gema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gema 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gema. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gema. For the veterans among your Gema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gema lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gema in 1968 was 64, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gema 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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