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Gamrath Family History

Gamrath 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: Kamrath, Gamroth, Kamath, Garth, Barath, Sampath, Garate, Kamprath

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Where is the Gamrath family from?

You can see how Gamrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamrath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gamrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gamrath families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gamrath's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gamrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamrath 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 381 census records available for the last name Gamrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamrath 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gamrath. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gamrath. For the veterans among your Gamrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamrath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gamrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gamrath in 1963 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamrath 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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