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Where is the Gama family from?

You can see how Gama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gama family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gama families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gama's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gama families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gama 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gama. 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 710 military records available for the last name Gama. For the veterans among your Gama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gama in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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