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Gemberling Family History

Gemberling Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Gamperling a variant of Gamper (see Gamber).

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


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Where is the Gemberling family from?

You can see how Gemberling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemberling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gemberling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Gemberling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gemberling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gemberling families in 1840.
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What did your Gemberling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gemberling. 27% of Gemberling men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Gemberling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gemberling were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Gemberling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gemberling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemberling 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gemberling. 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 672 military records available for the last name Gemberling. For the veterans among your Gemberling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemberling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gemberling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gemberling in 1954 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemberling 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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