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Gemelo Family History

Gemelo 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: Gesell, Gamel, Gelo, Demel, Geels, Gemmel, Emel, Melo, De Melo

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Where is the Gemelo family from?

You can see how Gemelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemelo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gemelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gemelo family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemelo's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gemelo families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemelo 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 29 census records available for the last name Gemelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemelo 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gemelo. 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 military records available for the last name Gemelo. For the veterans among your Gemelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemelo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Gemelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gemelo in 1971 was 74, and 100 in 2000.

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