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Gamnis Family History

Gamnis 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: Ganis, Danis, Annis, Manis, Gans, Gaines, Banis, Gareis, Gabris

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Where is the Gamnis family from?

You can see how Gamnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gamnis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gamnis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gamnis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gamnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamnis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gamnis. 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 military records available for the last name Gamnis. For the veterans among your Gamnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamnis lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Gamnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gamnis in 1997 was 94, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamnis 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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