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Gamenthaler Family History

Gamenthaler 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: Schoenthaler, Mergenthaler, Dauenhauer, Marthaler, Genther

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Where is the Gamenthaler family from?

You can see how Gamenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamenthaler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamenthaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gamenthaler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamenthaler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gamenthaler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamenthaler 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 Gamenthaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gamenthaler. 100% of Gamenthaler men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Gamenthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gamenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamenthaler 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gamenthaler. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gamenthaler. For the veterans among your Gamenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamenthaler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Gamenthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gamenthaler in 1963 was 87, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gamenthaler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamenthaler 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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