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Campbbell Family History

Campbbell 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: Campbell, Cambell, Gambrell, Campanella, Capell, Campitelli, Capwell

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Where is the Campbbell family from?

You can see how Campbbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Campbbell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Campbbell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Campbbell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Campbbell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Campbbell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Campbbell 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 25 census records available for the last name Campbbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Campbbell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Campbbell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Campbbell. For the veterans among your Campbbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Campbbell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Campbbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Campbbell in 1985 was 78, and 76 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Campbbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Campbbell 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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