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Gamsey Family History

Gamsey 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: Ramsey, Galley, Massey, Halsey, Gansen, Amsel, Tansey, Rampey, Ramser

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Where is the Gamsey family from?

You can see how Gamsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Gamsey families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gamsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gamsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamsey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gamsey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Gamsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamsey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gamsey. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gamsey. For the veterans among your Gamsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gamsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gamsey in 1964 was 44, and 32 in 2003.

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