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Geme Family History

Geme 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: Gee, Game, Gemme, Gere, Gene, Gale, Lee, Neve, Kemp, Nemec

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Where is the Geme family from?

You can see how Geme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geme family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geme families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Geme family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geme's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Geme families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Geme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geme 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Geme. 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 21 military records available for the last name Geme. For the veterans among your Geme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geme 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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