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Gamlin Family History

Gamlin Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Gamblin. Americanized (shortened) form of French Gamelin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gamlin family from?

You can see how Gamlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Gamlin families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gamlin's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gamlin families in 1891.
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What did your Gamlin 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 Gamlin. 25% of Gamlin men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Gamlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamlin were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Shoe Retailer
    25%
  • Decorator
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gamlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamlin 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Gamlin. 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 627 military records available for the last name Gamlin. For the veterans among your Gamlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gamlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gamlin in 1953 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamlin 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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