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Vambell Family History

Vambell 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: Gambell, Cambell, Campbell, Ramsell, Asbell, Gambrell, Vassell

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Where is the Vambell family from?

You can see how Vambell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vambell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vambell family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Vambell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vambell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vambell 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 18 census records available for the last name Vambell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vambell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vambell. 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 89 military records available for the last name Vambell. For the veterans among your Vambell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vambell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Vambell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vambell in 1973 was 88, and 43 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vambell 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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