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Gamma Family History

Gamma Name Meaning

Italian and Swiss Italian: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gemma, Lama, Lampa, Gamba, Gaia, Grima, Summa, Gajda, Palma, Lemma

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Where is the Gamma family from?

You can see how Gamma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gamma families living in Glamorgan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gamma's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gamma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamma. 44% of Gamma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gamma women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gamma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamma 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Gamma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 932 military records available for the last name Gamma. For the veterans among your Gamma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gamma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gamma in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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