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Gammeltoft Family History

Gammeltoft 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: Gammel, Hammett, Gammell, Hambelton, Hazelton, Hamilton, Garnett

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Where is the Gammeltoft family from?

You can see how Gammeltoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gammeltoft family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gammeltoft family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gammeltoft's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gammeltoft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gammeltoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gammeltoft 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gammeltoft. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gammeltoft. For the veterans among your Gammeltoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gammeltoft lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Gammeltoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gammeltoft in 1988 was 66, and 82 in 2000.

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