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Gamett Family History

Gamett 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: Gamet, Gavett, Garnett, Emmett, Gatt, Garrett, Gaeta, Gamel, Game

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Where is the Gamett family from?

You can see how Gamett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Gamett family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamett's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gamett families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gamett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gamett. 100% of Gamett 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gamett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamett 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Gamett. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gamett. For the veterans among your Gamett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gamett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gamett in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gamett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamett 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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