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Gemende Family History

Gemende 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: Mende, Glende, Menendez, Melendy, Mente, Levene, Grande, Goede

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Where is the Gemende family from?

You can see how Gemende families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemende family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Gemende families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemende's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gemende families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemende 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 9 census records available for the last name Gemende. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemende 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gemende. 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 Gemende. For the veterans among your Gemende ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemende lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gemende life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gemende in 1967 was 69, and 96 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemende 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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