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Gamél Family History

Gamél 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: Gamel, Gall, Gabel, Gal, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Kamal, Ramel, Gawel

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Where is the Gamél family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamél surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gamél ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamél. 35% of Gamél men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gamél women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamél were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Gamél family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gamél. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamél 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gamél. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gamél. For the veterans among your Gamél ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamél lifespan?

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