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Gammell Family History

Gammell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gamble. This form of the surname is particularly frequent in Northern Ireland. Altered form of German Gammel.

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


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Where is the Gammell family from?

You can see how Gammell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gammell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gammell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Gammell families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gammell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gammell families in 1891.
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What did your Gammell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gammell. 53% of Gammell 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
    53%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gammell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gammell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gammell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gammell. For the veterans among your Gammell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gammell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gammell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gammell in 1950 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gammell 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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