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Gamache Family History

Gamache Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (La) Gamache or Gamaches, the name of several places in various parts of France, e.g. in Somme.

It is possibly named from the Celtic elements cam ‘bent, winding’ + apia ‘water’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gamache family from?

You can see how Gamache families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamache family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gamache families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Gamache families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamache's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gamache families in 1891.
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What did your Gamache ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamache. 20% of Gamache men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Gamache women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamache were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Spinner
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Gamache. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamache 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gamache. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gamache. For the veterans among your Gamache ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamache lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gamache life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gamache in 1945 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamache 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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