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Gamer Family History

Gamer Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Russian pronunciation of Hamer.

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


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Where is the Gamer family from?

You can see how Gamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 107 Gamer families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gamer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gamer families in 1891.
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What did your Gamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gamer. 24% of Gamer men worked as an Incapacitated and 83% of Gamer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamer were Bricklayer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Lorry Driver
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Gamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gamer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gamer. For the veterans among your Gamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gamer in 1954 was 63, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamer 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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