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Gama Name Meaning

Portuguese: probably from gama ‘fallow deer doe’ feminine form of gamo possibly as a topographic or habitational name.

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


Similar surnames: Gaia, Lama, Rama, Sama, Gara, Gamm, Gaba, Raba, Gasca, Haga

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Where is the Gama family from?

You can see how Gama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gama family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gama families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gama's in USA. California had the highest population of Gama families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gama. 37% of Gama men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gama women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gama were Farm Laborer and New Worker. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Waiter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Needle Worker
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gama 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gama. 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 710 military records available for the last name Gama. For the veterans among your Gama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gama in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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