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Gempeler Family History

Gempeler 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: Kempler, Templer, Geller, Dempster, Temple, Demeter, Kempster, Demler

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Where is the Gempeler family from?

You can see how Gempeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gempeler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gempeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gempeler family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gempeler's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gempeler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gempeler 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 Gempeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gempeler. 56% of Gempeler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gempeler women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gempeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Gempeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gempeler 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gempeler. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gempeler. For the veterans among your Gempeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gempeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gempeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gempeler in 1966 was 94, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gempeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gempeler 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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