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Gamier Family History

Gamier 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: Gaier, Gamber, Gamer, Galler, Hamer, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Lanier

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Where is the Gamier family from?

You can see how Gamier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gamier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gamier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gamier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gamier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamier 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gamier. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gamier. For the veterans among your Gamier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gamier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gamier in 1969 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamier 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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