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Gemelli Family History

Gemelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Gemello from Latin Gemellus ‘twin’.

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


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Where is the Gemelli family from?

You can see how Gemelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemelli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gemelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gemelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gemelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gemelli families in 1920.
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What did your Gemelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gemelli. 24% of Gemelli men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

What Gemelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Gemelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemelli 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Gemelli. 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 155 military records available for the last name Gemelli. For the veterans among your Gemelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemelli lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Gemelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gemelli in 1944 was 30, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gemelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemelli 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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