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Gamal Family History

Gamal 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: Kamal, Gamel, Jamal, Gama, Gaal, Gall, Gabel, Gal, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Gamal family from?

You can see how Gamal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gamal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gamal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gamal families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gamal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamal 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Gamal. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gamal. For the veterans among your Gamal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gamal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gamal in 1965 was 55, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamal 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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