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Cambells Family History

Cambells 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: Cambell, Campbell, Cabello, Cabell, Zambelli, Gambell, Cassells

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Where is the Cambells family from?

You can see how Cambells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cambells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Cambells families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Cambells's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cambells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambells 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 49 census records available for the last name Cambells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambells 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cambells. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cambells. For the veterans among your Cambells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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