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Gamewell Family History

Gamewell 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: Bakewell, Gambrell, Farewell, Madewell, Grewell, Gammell, Lacewell

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Where is the Gamewell family from?

You can see how Gamewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gamewell family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gamewell's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Gamewell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamewell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gamewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamewell 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Gamewell. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gamewell. For the veterans among your Gamewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamewell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gamewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gamewell in 1949 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

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