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Gemish Family History

Gemish 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: Beamish, Geist, Remis, Klemish, Gerrish, Geis, Gerich, Gish, Redish

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Where is the Gemish family from?

You can see how Gemish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gemish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gemish family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemish's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gemish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Gemish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemish 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 Gemish. 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 Gemish. For the veterans among your Gemish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemish 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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