This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kambell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kambell Family History

Kambell 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: Kimbell, Gambell, Cambell, Kabel, Kamel, Kamber, Campbell, Ramsell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kambell family from?

You can see how Kambell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kambell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kambell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Kambell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kambell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kambell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kambell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kambell ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Kambell | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kambell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Kambell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kambell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kambell

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Kambell. 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.

View all Kambell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kambell. For the veterans among your Kambell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kambell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kambell family history

Discover More

What is the average Kambell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Kambell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kambell in 1966 was 78, and 87 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kambell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kambell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kambell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial