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Gimpelson Family History

Gimpelson Name 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: Melson, Michelson, Samuelson, Simpson, Gimpel, Gasperson, Nickelson

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Where is the Gimpelson family from?

You can see how Gimpelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimpelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gimpelson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimpelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gimpelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimpelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gimpelson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gimpelson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Gimpelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimpelson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gimpelson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gimpelson. For the veterans among your Gimpelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimpelson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gimpelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gimpelson in 1964 was 60, and 81 in 2003.

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