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Gemelin Family History

Gemelin 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: Gamelin, Lemelin, Melin, Gimlin, Geelan, Templin, Gamlin, Gelin

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Where is the Gemelin family from?

You can see how Gemelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemelin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Gemelin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gemelin's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Gemelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemelin 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 111 census records available for the last name Gemelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemelin 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 Gemelin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gemelin. For the veterans among your Gemelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemelin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Gemelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gemelin in 1981 was 90, and 65 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemelin 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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