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Gamary Family History

Gamary 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: Geary, Amari, Amaro, Jamar, Gaar, Kamara, Garay, Amar, Amory, Gemar

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Where is the Gamary family from?

You can see how Gamary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gamary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gamary family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamary's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gamary families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamary 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 Gamary ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Gamary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Gamary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamary 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gamary. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gamary. For the veterans among your Gamary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamary lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Gamary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gamary in 1969 was 62, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gamary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamary 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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