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Gmar Family History

Gmar 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: Omar, Mar, Gaar, Amar, Gemar, Goar, Gear, Mark, May, Ma

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Where is the Gmar family from?

You can see how Gmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmar family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Gmar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gmar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gmar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gmar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmar 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 Gmar. 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 Gmar. For the veterans among your Gmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1972, in the United States, Gmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gmar in 1964 was 91, and 79 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gmar 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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