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Gemsky Family History

Gemsky 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: Demsky, Demski, Lesky, Damsky, Demske, Belsky, Gusky, Geske, Persky

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Where is the Gemsky family from?

You can see how Gemsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gemsky family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemsky's in USA. California had the highest population of Gemsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gemsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemsky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gemsky. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gemsky. For the veterans among your Gemsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemsky lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Gemsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gemsky in 1985 was 83, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gemsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemsky 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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