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Gemler Family History

Gemler 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: Geller, Demler, Semler, Emler, Kemler, Geiler, Gehler, Hemler, Gemmer

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Where is the Gemler family from?

You can see how Gemler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gemler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gemler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gemler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemler 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 118 census records available for the last name Gemler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemler 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gemler. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gemler. For the veterans among your Gemler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gemler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gemler in 1969 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemler 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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