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Gambino Family History

Gambino Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of gamba ‘leg’ probably applied as a nickname for someone with short legs.

The surname probably of Italian origin is also found in Spain and Portugal.

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


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Where is the Gambino family from?

You can see how Gambino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gambino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gambino family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gambino's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gambino families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambino 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 Gambino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambino. 23% of Gambino men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Gambino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambino were Salesman and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Butcher
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Finisher
    7%

What Gambino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gambino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambino 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gambino. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gambino. For the veterans among your Gambino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambino lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gambino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gambino in 1947 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gambino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambino 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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