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Gemmel Family History

Gemmel Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Gamble.

German: nickname for a cheerful person from Middle Low German gemelik ‘happy funny boisterous’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gemmel family from?

You can see how Gemmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemmel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gemmel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Gemmel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gemmel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gemmel families in 1891.
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What did your Gemmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gemmel. 72% of Gemmel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gemmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemmel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gemmel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gemmel. For the veterans among your Gemmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemmel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gemmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gemmel in 1959 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemmel 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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