Gems Family History

Gems 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: Geis, Gess, Gens, Grems, Gums, Ems, Reis, Kemp, Lees, Ness

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
186	Military Records
163	Immigration Records
946	Census and Voter Lists
640	Member Trees

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Where is the Gems family from?

You can see how Gems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gems family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Gems families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gems's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gems families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gems 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 Gems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gems.

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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.

Laborer

43%

Truck driver

29%

Farmer

29%

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Census Record

There are 946 census records available for the last name Gems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gems census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 163 immigration records available for the last name Gems. 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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Military Records

There are 186 military records available for the last name Gems. For the veterans among your Gems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gems lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gems in 1964 was 64, and 71 in 2002.

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Gems Surname Meaning

Where is the Gems family from?

What did your Gems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gems.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

43%

Truck driver

29%

Farmer

29%

What Gems family records will you find?

What is the average Gems lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gems in 1964 was 64, and 71 in 2002.

Gems Family History

Gems Surname Meaning

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Gems Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Gems

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Where is the Gems family from?

What did your Gems ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Gems family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gems lifespan?

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