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Gahman Family History

Gahman Surname 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: Rahman, Gahan, Gayman, Gohman, Gathman, Dahman, Garman, Gehman

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Where is the Gahman family from?

You can see how Gahman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gahman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gahman families living in Sussex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gahman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gahman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gahman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gahman. 41% of Gahman men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Gahman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gahman were Accountant and Housewife.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Gahman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gahman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gahman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gahman. For the veterans among your Gahman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gahman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gahman in 1963 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gahman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gahman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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