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Cambil Family History

Cambil 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: Cambio, Camel, Cail, Cambra, Campi, Camba, Camby, Gambel, Cambre

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Where is the Cambil family from?

You can see how Cambil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Cambil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cambil families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Cambil's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cambil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Cambil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambil 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cambil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cambil. For the veterans among your Cambil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Cambil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cambil in 1972 was 77, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambil 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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