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Gimel Family History

Gimel 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: Gimbel, Gamel, Giel, Imel, Gimpel, Gibel, Rimel, Gisel, Kimel, Himel

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Where is the Gimel family from?

You can see how Gimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gimel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gimel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gimel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimel 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 482 census records available for the last name Gimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimel 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gimel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gimel. For the veterans among your Gimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gimel in 1968 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gimel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimel 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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