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Cambbell Family History

Cambbell 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: Campbell, Cambell, Gambrell, Cabell, Gambell, Camel, Carnell, Castell

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Where is the Cambbell family from?

You can see how Cambbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cambbell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Cambbell family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cambbell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cambbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambbell 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 Cambbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cambbell. 100% of Cambbell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cambbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambbell 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Cambbell. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cambbell. For the veterans among your Cambbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambbell lifespan?

Average Cambbell life expectancy in 1976 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambbell 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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