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Gemmels Family History

Gemmels 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: Gemmel, Gemmell, Gammel, Semmel, Gemme, Geels, Remmel, Hemmes, Gemmer

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Where is the Gemmels family from?

You can see how Gemmels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemmels family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Gemmels families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gemmels family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemmels's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Gemmels families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemmels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gemmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemmels 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gemmels. 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 military records available for the last name Gemmels. For the veterans among your Gemmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemmels lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemmels 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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