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Gamroth Family History

Gamroth Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Gamrath of Slavic origin presumably denoting a type of drinking vessel.

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


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Where is the Gamroth family from?

You can see how Gamroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamroth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gamroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gamroth families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamroth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gamroth families in 1880.
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What did your Gamroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamroth. 30% of Gamroth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gamroth women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gamroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Gamroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamroth 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Gamroth. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gamroth. For the veterans among your Gamroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamroth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gamroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gamroth in 1960 was 32, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gamroth 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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