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Gamara Family History

Gamara 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: Kamara, Camara, Amara, Gamarra, Samara, Amari, Amaro, Tamura, Jamar

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Where is the Gamara family from?

You can see how Gamara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gamara family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamara's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gamara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamara 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 131 census records available for the last name Gamara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamara 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Gamara. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gamara. For the veterans among your Gamara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gamara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gamara in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamara 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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