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![Show Contents]() Gamey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland
Gamey was a name for a swift walker or a person noted for the length of his stride. The surname Gamey is derived from the Gaelic word gamag, which means stride. Early Origins of the Gamey familyThe surname Gamey was first found in Turriff, where the family was anciently seated. Early History of the Gamey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gamey research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1804 and 1916 are included under the topic Early Gamey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gamey Spelling VariationsDuring the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Gamey include Gammie, Gamie, Gammye, Gamye, Gamey, Gammey and others. Early Notables of the Gamey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gamey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Gamey migration to the United States | + |
Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Gamey:
Gamey Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Sarah Gamey, who arrived in Maryland in 1665 1
Gamey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Michel Gamey, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gamey (post 1700) | + |
- Ronald Kenneth Gamey, transportation executive in Montreal
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Luctor ut ermergam
Motto Translation: I struggle but I shall recover.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Gamey migration to the United States 
