This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.

Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial*

Gemlie Family History

Gemlie 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: Geddie, Leslie, Emslie, Gemme, Helie, Empie, Gimlin, Gamlin, Gelin, Gebbie

7	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Immigration Records
12	Census and Voter Lists

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Gemlie family from?

You can see how Gemlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemlie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Gemlie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gemlie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemlie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gemlie families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

View Census Data for Gemlie

What Gemlie family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gemlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemlie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gemlie

Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Gemlie. 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.

View all Gemlie immigration records