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Gamarra Name Meaning

Basque: habitational name from any of several places called Gamarra in Araba/Álava province Basque Country (Spain).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zarra, Marra, Lamarre, Navarra, Lamora, Galarza, Camarda, Samarin

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Where is the Gamarra family from?

You can see how Gamarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamarra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gamarra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gamarra families living in Texas. This was about 15% of all the recorded Gamarra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gamarra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamarra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamarra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamarra. 100% of Gamarra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gamarra women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gamarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamarra 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Gamarra. 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 238 military records available for the last name Gamarra. For the veterans among your Gamarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamarra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gamarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gamarra in 1963 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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