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Gamlen Family History

Gamlen Surname Meaning

see Gamlin.

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


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Where is the Gamlen family from?

You can see how Gamlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamlen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamlen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gamlen families living in Devon. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gamlen's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gamlen families in 1891.
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What did your Gamlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gamlen. 60% of Gamlen men worked as a Solicitor and 79% of Gamlen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamlen were Pharmacist and Housewife.

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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

  • Solicitor
    60%
  • Pharmacist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Gamlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gamlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamlen 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Gamlen. 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 183 military records available for the last name Gamlen. For the veterans among your Gamlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gamlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gamlen in 1965 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamlen 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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