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Gammill Family History

Gammill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gamble.

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


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Where is the Gammill family from?

You can see how Gammill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gammill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gammill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gammill family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gammill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gammill families in 1891.
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What did your Gammill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gammill. 41% of Gammill men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Gammill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gammill were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gammill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gammill 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Gammill. 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 Gammill. For the veterans among your Gammill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gammill lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gammill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gammill in 1950 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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