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Game Family History

Game Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English gamen game ‘game’ probably denoting someone fond of or good at games (compare Goodgame of which this may also be an elliptical form) or the winner of the gamen the prize in a running race. Compare Gleave . German (Gäme) and French: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German gaman ‘fun game’ or gamal ‘old aged’. English: alternatively a variant of Gammon .

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


Similar surnames: Gale, Gamm, Gamet, Gabe, Gade, Gage, Lamm, Cape, Dame, Ramp

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Where is the Game family from?

You can see how Game families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Game family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Game families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Game families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Game's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Game families in 1840.
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What did your Game ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Game. 34% of Game men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Game women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Game were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Game. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Game 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Game. 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 40,000 military records available for the last name Game. For the veterans among your Game ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Game lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Game life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Game in 1952 was 29, and 74 in 2003.

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