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Gemsey Family History

Gemsey 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: Geesey, Hemsley, Ramsey, Kelsey, Emley, Rumsey, Dempsey, Genser

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Where is the Gemsey family from?

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

What did your Gemsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gemsey. 100% of Gemsey 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gemsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemsey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gemsey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gemsey. For the veterans among your Gemsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemsey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gemsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gemsey in 1977 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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