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Gemmill Family History

Gemmill Name Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Gamble .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gemmell, Gammill, Gemmel, Gammell, Hammill, Gambell, Hammell, Remmick

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Where is the Gemmill family from?

You can see how Gemmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemmill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gemmill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Gemmill families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gemmill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gemmill families in 1911.
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What did your Gemmill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gemmill. 86% of Gemmill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gemmill women worked as a Student. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Income
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gemmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemmill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gemmill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Gemmill. For the veterans among your Gemmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemmill lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gemmill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gemmill in 1947 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

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