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Gemlo Family History

Gemlo 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: Gelo, Gallo, Bello, Gehl, Gero, Merlo, Gullo, Mello, Elo, Delo

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Where is the Gemlo family from?

You can see how Gemlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemlo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gemlo families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Gemlo families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemlo's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Gemlo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemlo 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 314 census records available for the last name Gemlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemlo 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gemlo. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gemlo. For the veterans among your Gemlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemlo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gemlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gemlo in 1968 was 75, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemlo 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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