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Cambel Family History

Cambel 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: Camel, Gambel, Cambell, Hambel, Camber, Gabel, Hamel, Babel, Capel

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Where is the Cambel family from?

You can see how Cambel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cambel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cambel families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cambel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cambel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambel 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 Cambel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cambel. 33% of Cambel men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Cambel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cambel were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Cambel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cambel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambel 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Cambel. 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 258 military records available for the last name Cambel. For the veterans among your Cambel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cambel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cambel in 1964 was 54, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cambel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambel 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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