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Gahmen Family History

Gahmen 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: Dahmen, Rahman, Gahan, Garten, Mammen, Kamen, Carmen, Gayman, Gansen

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Where is the Gahmen family from?

You can see how Gahmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahmen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gahmen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahmen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gahmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahmen 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 21 census records available for the last name Gahmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahmen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gahmen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gahmen. For the veterans among your Gahmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gahmen

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