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Gemmill Family History

Gemmill Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Gamble.

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


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Where is the Gemmill family from?

You can see how Gemmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemmill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gemmill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gemmill families living in Essex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gemmill's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Gemmill families in 1891.
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What did your Gemmill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gemmill. 100% of Gemmill men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 91% of Gemmill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Shorthandtypist
    10%

What Gemmill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gemmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemmill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gemmill. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gemmill. For the veterans among your Gemmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemmill lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gemmill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gemmill in 1947 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemmill 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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