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Gemeny Family History

Gemeny Name 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: Kemeny, Emery, Deveny, Dement, Kemery, Demey, Geen, Meny, Lemery

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Where is the Gemeny family from?

You can see how Gemeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemeny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gemeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gemeny family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemeny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gemeny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gemeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gemeny. 50% of Gemeny men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Gemeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemeny 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gemeny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Gemeny. For the veterans among your Gemeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemeny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gemeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gemeny in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 2003.

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