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Gamez Family History

Gamez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Gámez): patronymic from Gamo a personal name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Gamez family from?

You can see how Gamez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gamez families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gamez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gamez families in 1880.
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What did your Gamez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamez. 39% of Gamez men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Gamez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamez were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

What Gamez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gamez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamez 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Gamez. 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 915 military records available for the last name Gamez. For the veterans among your Gamez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamez lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gamez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gamez in 1945 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamez 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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