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Gaimel Family History

Gaimel 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: Gamel, Gammel, Gabel, Hamel, Camel, Grime, Kamel, Gaines, Ramel

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Where is the Gaimel family from?

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

What did your Gaimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaimel. 100% of Gaimel men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gaimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaimel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gaimel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gaimel. For the veterans among your Gaimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaimel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gaimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaimel in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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