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Gammelgaard Family History

Gammelgaard 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: Melgaard, Kammeraad, Hemmelgarn, Damgaard, Melgar, Odegaard, Gammel

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Where is the Gammelgaard family from?

You can see how Gammelgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gammelgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gammelgaard family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gammelgaard's in USA. California had the highest population of Gammelgaard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gammelgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gammelgaard 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gammelgaard. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gammelgaard. For the veterans among your Gammelgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gammelgaard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gammelgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gammelgaard in 1964 was 90, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gammelgaard 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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