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Gemmell Family History

Gemmell Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Gamble. Altered form of German Gemmel.

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


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Where is the Gemmell family from?

You can see how Gemmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemmell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gemmell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 80 Gemmell families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gemmell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gemmell families in 1891.
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What did your Gemmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gemmell. 17% of Gemmell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Gemmell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gemmell were Farm Manager and None.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Electrical Engineer
    17%
  • Farm Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Trained Nurse
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • None
    2%

What Gemmell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Gemmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemmell 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 68,000 immigration records available for the last name Gemmell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gemmell. For the veterans among your Gemmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemmell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gemmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gemmell in 1953 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemmell 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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