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Gammack Family History

Gammack Surname Meaning

Perhaps from a personal name derived from Gaelic gàmag ‘stride’. In the 1527 example Gawmack Molen (in the possessive case) must be a man whose wife is the subject of the record.

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


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Where is the Gammack family from?

You can see how Gammack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gammack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gammack families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Gammack family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gammack's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gammack families in 1891.
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What did your Gammack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gammack. 100% of Gammack women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Gammack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gammack 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Gammack. 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 143 military records available for the last name Gammack. For the veterans among your Gammack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gammack lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gammack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gammack in 1974 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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