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Gamos Family History

Gamos 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: Amos, Ramos, Vamos, Gamon, Games, Lamos, James, Gates, Kakos, Amor

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Where is the Gamos family from?

You can see how Gamos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gamos family living in Hawaii. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gamos's in USA. Hawaii and 4 other states had the highest population of Gamos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gamos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Concessionaire was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gamos. 100% of Gamos men worked as a Concessionaire.

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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

  • Concessionaire
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Gamos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamos 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gamos. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gamos. For the veterans among your Gamos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Gamos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gamos in 1979 was 88, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamos 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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