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Cambian Family History

Cambian Surname 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: Damian, Fabian, Caban, Cambra, Cambron, Cambio, Camba, Campion

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Where is the Cambian family from?

You can see how Cambian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cambian family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cambian's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cambian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambian 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 Cambian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Cambian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambian 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Cambian. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cambian. For the veterans among your Cambian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambian lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Cambian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cambian in 1981 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cambian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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