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Gemman Family History

Gemman 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: German, Geiman, Gemma, Getman, Gehman, Gedman, Gelman, Geyman

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Where is the Gemman family from?

You can see how Gemman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gemman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gemman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gemman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemman 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 46 census records available for the last name Gemman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gemman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gemman. For the veterans among your Gemman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gemman

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