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Gambell Family History

Gambell Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Gamble.

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


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Where is the Gambell family from?

You can see how Gambell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 87 Gambell families living in Kent. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gambell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gambell families in 1891.
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What did your Gambell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gambell. 20% of Gambell men worked as a Shepherd and 81% of Gambell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambell were General Farm Worker and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shepherd
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • General Farm Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Machine Embroiderer
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gambell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambell 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 57,000 immigration records available for the last name Gambell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gambell. For the veterans among your Gambell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gambell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gambell in 1954 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambell 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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