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Gamar Family History

Gamar Name 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: Jamar, Gaar, Amar, Gemar, Lamar, Hamar, Gama, Gamer, Lazar, Omar

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Where is the Gamar family from?

You can see how Gamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gamar family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gamar's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Gamar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gamar. 100% of Gamar women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Gamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamar 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gamar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Gamar. For the veterans among your Gamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Gamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gamar in 1967 was 90, and 72 in 1998.

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