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Gembry Family History

Gembry 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: Bembry, Embry, Geary, Demory, Emery, Gemar, Gery, Hemby, Embury

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gembry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gembry 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gembry. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gembry. For the veterans among your Gembry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gembry lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Gembry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gembry in 1998 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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