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Gembala Family History

Gembala Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gembala family from?

You can see how Gembala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gembala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gembala families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gembala's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gembala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gembala 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 Gembala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gembala. 45% of Gembala men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Shoe Repairer
    12%
  • Bar Tender
    12%

What Gembala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Gembala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gembala 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Gembala. 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 199 military records available for the last name Gembala. For the veterans among your Gembala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gembala lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gembala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gembala in 1956 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gembala 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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