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Geml Family History

Geml 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: Gehl, Gell, Gerl, Geil, Deml, Gill, Bell, Gall, Gal, Beal

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Where is the Geml family from?

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

What did your Geml ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geml ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Geml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geml 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Geml. 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 50 military records available for the last name Geml. For the veterans among your Geml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geml lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Geml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geml in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2002.

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