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Gaymer Family History

Gaymer Surname Meaning

From the Old French personal name Gaimar itself from Continental Germanic Weimar, Waimer, Guaimar from an unexplained element.

*māri- means ‘famous’.

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


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Where is the Gaymer family from?

You can see how Gaymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaymer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaymer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Gaymer families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gaymer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaymer families in 1891.
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What did your Gaymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaymer. 60% of Gaymer men worked as a Farmer and 93% of Gaymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaymer were Cyder Manufacturer and Home Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cyder Manufacturer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Home Duties
    4%

What Gaymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gaymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaymer 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gaymer. 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 195 military records available for the last name Gaymer. For the veterans among your Gaymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaymer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gaymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gaymer in 1968 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaymer 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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