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Gamner Family History

Gamner 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: Garner, Hamner, Gamber, Gagner, Gamer, Gasner, Gafner, Gainer, Galler

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Where is the Gamner family from?

You can see how Gamner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Gamner families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Gamner families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamner's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gamner families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamner 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 112 census records available for the last name Gamner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamner 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 Gamner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gamner. For the veterans among your Gamner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Gamner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gamner in 1975 was 78, and 63 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamner 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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