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Gambi Family History

Gambi 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: Gamba, Gamby, Lamb, Gaba, Garb, Lampi, Sami, Hamby, Campi, Gamel

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Where is the Gambi family from?

You can see how Gambi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gambi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gambi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gambi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambi 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 Gambi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gambi. 100% of Gambi men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Gambi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gambi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambi 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Gambi. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gambi. For the veterans among your Gambi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Gambi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gambi in 1957 was 44, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gambi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambi 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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