Origins of the Gemmell surname

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    In 1921, most Gemmells lived in london

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    4,300 Gemmell Travel & migration records
    11,000 Gemmells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gemmell

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    What are the most common Gemmell first names?

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    Common jobs for Gemmells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Gemmells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    81

    Housekeeper

    49

    House Keeper

    39

    Annuitant

    35

    Domestic Servant

    32

    Commmon male occupations for Gemmells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    109

    Joiner

    60

    Farmer

    58

    Tailor

    48

    Clerk

    38

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