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Gamino Family History

Gamino Surname Meaning

Spanish: from a pet form of the personal name Gamo of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gamino family from?

You can see how Gamino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamino family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gamino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Gamino families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gamino's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gamino families in 1911.
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What did your Gamino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamino. 82% of Gamino men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gamino women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Farm Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gamino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamino 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Gamino. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gamino. For the veterans among your Gamino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamino lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Gamino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gamino in 1940 was 39, and 60 in 2003.

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