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Gemette Family History

Gemette 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: Demotte, Mette, Gavette, Guenette, Genetti, Godette, Goette, Meyette

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Where is the Gemette family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gemette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gemette. 100% of Gemette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gemette women worked as a Cutter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Gemette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gemette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemette 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 Gemette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gemette. For the veterans among your Gemette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gemette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gemette in 1955 was 54, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemette 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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