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Gimmell Family History

Gimmell 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: Gemmell, Gammell, Kimmell, Himmel, Gimbel, Kimmel, Gingell, Zimmel

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Where is the Gimmell family from?

You can see how Gimmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimmell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gimmell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Gimmell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimmell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gimmell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimmell 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 Gimmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gimmell. 100% of Gimmell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gimmell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Gimmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimmell 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Gimmell. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gimmell. For the veterans among your Gimmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimmell lifespan?

Average Gimmell life expectancy in 1991 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gimmell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimmell 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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