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Gamson Family History

Gamson Surname Meaning

see Gamston and compare Gameson (1). see Gameson (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gamson family from?

You can see how Gamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Gamson families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gamson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gamson families in 1891.
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What did your Gamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gamson. 60% of Gamson men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Gamson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamson were House Painter and Cotton Loom Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • House Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Cotton Loom Weaver
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamson 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Gamson. 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 423 military records available for the last name Gamson. For the veterans among your Gamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gamson in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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