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Gembella Family History

Gembella 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: Gembala, Gemelli, De Bella, Gemmell, Gambell, Gesell, Gimbel, Abella

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Where is the Gembella family from?

You can see how Gembella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gembella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gembella families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gembella's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gembella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gembella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gembella ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gembella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gembella 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gembella. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gembella. For the veterans among your Gembella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gembella lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Gembella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gembella in 1969 was 77, and 32 in 1995.

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