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Gamlyn Family History

Gamlyn 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: Gamlin, Hamlyn, Gatlin, Hamlin, Gamelin, Gammon, Galen, Tamblyn

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Where is the Gamlyn family from?

You can see how Gamlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Gamlyn family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamlyn's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gamlyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gamlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gamlyn. 50% of Gamlyn women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Gamlyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Gamlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamlyn 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gamlyn. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gamlyn. For the veterans among your Gamlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamlyn lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gamlyn

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