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Gamey Family History

Gamey Name 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: Gamel, Game, Amey, Lamey, Gamet, Galey, Gamez, Garey, Namey, Gamer

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Where is the Gamey family from?

You can see how Gamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gamey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Gamey families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gamey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gamey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gamey. 65% of Gamey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Teamster
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamey 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Gamey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 222 military records available for the last name Gamey. For the veterans among your Gamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Gamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gamey in 1972 was 57, and 90 in 2002.

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