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Gambrel Family History

Gambrel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gambrell.

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


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Where is the Gambrel family from?

You can see how Gambrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambrel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Gambrel families living in Kent. This was about 84% of all the recorded Gambrel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gambrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambrel 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 Gambrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambrel. 39% of Gambrel men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Gambrel women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambrel were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Gambrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gambrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambrel 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gambrel. 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 Gambrel. For the veterans among your Gambrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambrel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gambrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gambrel in 1947 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gambrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambrel 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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