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Gameson Family History

Gameson Surname Meaning

Probably in most cases a variant of Gamston but some of the early bearers may alternatively belong under (2).

From Middle English gambeson gameson (Old French gambeson) ‘quilted jacket or tunic usually worn under armour’ denoting someone who made or wore the same.

The following examples may alternatively belong with (1).

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


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You can see how Gameson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gameson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gameson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 27 Gameson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gameson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gameson families in 1891.
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What did your Gameson 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 Gameson. 50% of Gameson men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Gameson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gameson were Postman and Home Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Postman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Home Duties
    4%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 174 military records available for the last name Gameson. For the veterans among your Gameson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gameson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Gameson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gameson in 1966 was 73, and 74 in 1999.

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