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![Show Contents]() Gemmel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Gemmel surname is thought to derive from the Middle High German word "gamd," meaning "gaiety," or "merriment." Early Origins of the Gemmel familyThe surname Gemmel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gamerler was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Gemmel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gemmel research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1790 is included under the topic Early Gemmel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gemmel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gamerler, Gammerler, Gämerler, Gammel, Gamler, Gemerler, Gemler, Gelmer, Gomerle, Gommler and many more. Early Notables of the Gemmel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gemmel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Gemmel migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gemmel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Peter Gemmel, who landed in Mississippi in 1835 1
- George Gemmel, aged 30, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1848 1
- Thomas Gemmel, who landed in America in 1856 1
- Francis Gemmel, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Maryland in 1864 1
- Johann Nik Gemmel, who left from the Birkenfeld region for America in 1881
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Gemmel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Anne N Gemmel, aged 25, who immigrated to America, in 1903
- Franz Gemmel, aged 21, who landed in America from Berlin, in 1905
- Jakob Gemmel, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Wokerlefalva, Hungary, in 1907
- James Gemmel, aged 29, who landed in America from Govan, in 1907
- Margaret Gemmel, aged 39, who settled in America, in 1909
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| Gemmel migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gemmel Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- John Gemmel, who was recorded as an auctioneer in Gaspé, Quebec, in 1851
Gemmel Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Robert M. Gemmel, aged 36, who immigrated to Regina, Canada, in 1918
| Gemmel migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Gemmel Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Alexander Gemmel, aged 29, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Omega" 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gemmel (post 1700) | + |
- Hermann Johann Ernst Gemmel (1813-1868), German architect, painter, and art teacher
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) OMEGA 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Omega.htm
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