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Gimmel Family History

Gimmel 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: Himmel, Gimbel, Kimmel, Zimmel, Gammel, Rimmel, Gimpel, Gemmel, Immel

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Where is the Gimmel family from?

You can see how Gimmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimmel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gimmel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gimmel families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gimmel's in USA. California had the highest population of Gimmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gimmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gimmel. 25% of Gimmel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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What Gimmel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gimmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimmel 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Gimmel. 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 197 military records available for the last name Gimmel. For the veterans among your Gimmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimmel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gimmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gimmel in 1956 was 58, and 57 in 2004.

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