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Gamet Family History

Gamet Name Meaning

Altered form of English Cammett unexplained. French: from a diminutive of Game .

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


Similar surnames: Game, Gamm, Gatt, Gast, Gates, Hamel, Gamez, Gamel, Gabel, Grames

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Where is the Gamet family from?

You can see how Gamet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gamet family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamet's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gamet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gamet. 50% of Gamet men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Rancher
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Asp Cutter
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gamet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamet 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Gamet. 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 571 military records available for the last name Gamet. For the veterans among your Gamet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamet lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gamet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gamet in 1952 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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