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Gamsjager Family History

Gamsjager 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: Gamage, Gammage, Gallager, Ramage, Sager, Ganger, Basinger, Gaspar

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Where is the Gamsjager family from?

You can see how Gamsjager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamsjager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamsjager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gamsjager families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gamsjager's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Gamsjager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamsjager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gamsjager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gamsjager. 100% of Gamsjager 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gamsjager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamsjager 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gamsjager. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gamsjager. For the veterans among your Gamsjager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamsjager lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Gamsjager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gamsjager in 1972 was 33, and 91 in 2001.

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