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Gamwells Family History

Gamwells 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: Gammell, Gambell, Maxwell, Bagwell, Harwell, Ramsell, Wells, Ramella

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Where is the Gamwells family from?

You can see how Gamwells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamwells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gamwells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gamwells families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gamwells's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gamwells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Gamwells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamwells 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gamwells. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gamwells. For the veterans among your Gamwells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamwells lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Gamwells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gamwells in 1970 was 78, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamwells 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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