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Gamow Family History

Gamow 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: Gadow, Gamon, Galow, Amos, Amor, Cahow, Damon, Gaymon, Ramos, Gao

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Where is the Gamow family from?

You can see how Gamow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gamow families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gamow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamow 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 21 census records available for the last name Gamow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gamow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gamow. For the veterans among your Gamow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gamow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gamow in 1969 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamow 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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