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Gamt Family History

Gamt 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: Gant, Gast, Gatt, Game, Gamm, Gamet, Gama, Galt, Gaut, Ham

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Where is the Gamt family from?

You can see how Gamt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gamt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gamt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamt 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 130 census records available for the last name Gamt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gamt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gamt. For the veterans among your Gamt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamt lifespan?

Average Gamt life expectancy in 1976 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamt 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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