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Gamit Family History

Gamit 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, Gavin, Amin, Gant, Gault, Gaunt, Hamid, Gast, Kamin, Fait

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Where is the Gamit family from?

You can see how Gamit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gamit families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gamit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gamit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamit 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 Gamit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gamit. 100% of Gamit men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gamit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gamit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamit 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gamit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gamit. For the veterans among your Gamit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamit lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Gamit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gamit in 1994 was 82, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gamit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamit 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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