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Gamley Family History

Gamley 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: Galley, Gailey, Gawley, Galey, Garley, Ganley, Gatley, Gramley

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Where is the Gamley family from?

You can see how Gamley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Gamley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gamley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gamley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamley 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 Gamley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gamley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Gamley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamley 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Gamley. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gamley. For the veterans among your Gamley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Gamley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gamley in 1970 was 82, and 49 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gamley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamley 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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