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Gemblett Family History

Gemblett 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: Neblett, Hamblett, Kemble, Embleton, Emmett, Gellert, Gombert

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Where is the Gemblett family from?

You can see how Gemblett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemblett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gemblett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gemblett families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemblett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gemblett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemblett 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 Gemblett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gemblett. 100% of Gemblett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gemblett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gemblett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemblett 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 Gemblett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gemblett. For the veterans among your Gemblett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemblett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemblett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gemblett

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