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Game Family History

Game Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English gamen game ‘game’ probably denoting someone fond of or good at games (compare Goodgame of which this may also be an elliptical form) or the winner of the gamen the prize in a running race. Compare Gleave. German (Gäme) and French: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German gaman ‘fun game’ or gamal ‘old aged’. English: alternatively a variant of Gammon.

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


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Where is the Game family from?

You can see how Game families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Game family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Game families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 233 Game families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Game's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Game families in 1891.
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What did your Game ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Game. 15% of Game men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Game women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Game were Carpenter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Game family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Game. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Game 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 Game. 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 40,000 military records available for the last name Game. For the veterans among your Game ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Game lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Game life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Game in 1952 was 29, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Game 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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