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Gemp Family History

Gemp 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: Kemp, Lemp, Remp, Gump, Hemp, Zemp, Kamp, Gee, Ge, Geng

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Where is the Gemp family from?

You can see how Gemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gemp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gemp families living in Kentucky. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gemp's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gemp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Op was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gemp. 100% of Gemp women worked as a Telephone Op.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Op
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Gemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemp 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 immigration records available for the last name Gemp. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gemp. For the veterans among your Gemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gemp in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemp 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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