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Gambow Family History

Gambow 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: Rambow, Gamboa, Gammon, Garbo, Sambor, Gamble, Gambel, Damrow, Gamba

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Where is the Gambow family from?

You can see how Gambow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gambow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gambow family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gambow's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Gambow families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambow 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 24 census records available for the last name Gambow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gambow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gambow. For the veterans among your Gambow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gambow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gambow in 1968 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambow 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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