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Gaman Family History

Gaman Surname Meaning

see Game and Gammon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gaman family from?

You can see how Gaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Gaman families living in Denbighshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gaman's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gaman families in 1891.
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What did your Gaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaman. 85% of Gaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaman 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Gaman. 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 290 military records available for the last name Gaman. For the veterans among your Gaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gaman in 1966 was 70, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaman 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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