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Gimpl Family History

Gimpl 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: Gimpel, Gimple, Gill, Gimbel, Gipple, Gips, Gamel, Zimpel, Gil, Giel

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Where is the Gimpl family from?

You can see how Gimpl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimpl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gimpl families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gimpl's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gimpl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimpl 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 Gimpl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gimpl. 50% of Gimpl men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Lumber Grader
    50%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Gimpl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimpl 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gimpl. 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 426 military records available for the last name Gimpl. For the veterans among your Gimpl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimpl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gimpl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gimpl in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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