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Gamage Family History

Gamage Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Gammage.

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


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Where is the Gamage family from?

You can see how Gamage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Gamage families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gamage's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gamage families in 1891.
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What did your Gamage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gamage. 34% of Gamage men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Gamage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamage were Lorry Driver and House Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Steam Engine Driver Retired
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Gamage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gamage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamage 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Gamage. 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 Gamage. For the veterans among your Gamage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamage lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gamage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gamage in 1955 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamage 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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