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Gommels Family History

Gommels 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: Gammel, Gomes, Rommel, Hommel, Gemmel, Gompers, Gemmell, Lommel

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Where is the Gommels family from?

You can see how Gommels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gommels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gommels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Gommels family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gommels's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gommels families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Gommels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gommels 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gommels. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gommels. For the veterans among your Gommels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gommels lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1999, in the United States, Gommels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gommels in 1944 was 20, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gommels 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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