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Gambold Family History

Gambold Surname Meaning

see Gumble.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gambold family from?

You can see how Gambold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gambold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Gambold families living in Glamorgan. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gambold's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gambold families in 1891.
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What did your Gambold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gambold. 100% of Gambold men worked as a Joiner and 90% of Gambold women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shop Assistant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gambold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambold 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gambold. 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 132 military records available for the last name Gambold. For the veterans among your Gambold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gambold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gambold in 1964 was 84, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambold 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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