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Gamont Family History

Gamont 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: Lamont, Gamon, Gant, Gaunt, Mont, Galant, Damon, Gaymon, Aamodt

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Where is the Gamont family from?

You can see how Gamont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamont family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gamont families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gamont family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamont's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gamont families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamont 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 61 census records available for the last name Gamont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamont 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gamont. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gamont. For the veterans among your Gamont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamont lifespan?

Average Gamont life expectancy in 1993 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamont 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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