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Gamme Family History

Gamme 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: Hamme, Game, Gammel, Gemme, Gamm, Damme, Gamma, Lamme, Gale, Gange

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Where is the Gamme family from?

You can see how Gamme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gamme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Gamme family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamme's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Gamme families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamme 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 267 census records available for the last name Gamme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamme 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gamme. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gamme. For the veterans among your Gamme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamme lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Gamme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gamme in 1966 was 68, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamme 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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