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Gamber Family History

Gamber Name Meaning

German: occupational name or nickname for an entertainer or a buffoon from Middle High German gampen ‘to hop or jump’.

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


Similar surnames: Kamber, Garber, Gambel, Hammer, Gaebel, Gabel, Game, Gaumer, Gauger

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Where is the Gamber family from?

You can see how Gamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gamber families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gamber's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gamber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gamber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gamber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gamber. 20% of Gamber men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Gamber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamber were Salesman and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamber 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Gamber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Gamber. For the veterans among your Gamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gamber in 1954 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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