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Gemash Family History

Gemash 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: Gemar, Gash, Mash, Gersh, Gekas, Eash, Demas, Demarsh, German

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Where is the Gemash family from?

You can see how Gemash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gemash family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gemash's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gemash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemash 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 26 census records available for the last name Gemash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemash 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gemash. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gemash. For the veterans among your Gemash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemash lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemash 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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