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Gamans Family History

Gamans 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: Gahan, Damas, Gans, Galant, Gayman, Goman, Aman, Yamane, Zaman, Raman

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Where is the Gamans family from?

You can see how Gamans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gamans families living in Massachusetts. This was about 79% of all the recorded Gamans's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gamans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Gamans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamans 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gamans. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gamans. For the veterans among your Gamans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamans lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gamans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gamans in 1972 was 87, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamans 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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