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Jemmell Family History

Jemmell 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: Gemmell, Jewell, Semmel, Gemmel, Remmel, Gammell, Emmel, Hammell

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Where is the Jemmell family from?

You can see how Jemmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Jemmell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Jemmell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemmell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jemmell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Jemmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmell 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Jemmell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jemmell. For the veterans among your Jemmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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